Sources of Spring,
Summer & Fall
Outdoor Recreation
Information
Backpacking
The Carson
National Forest has several wilderness areas. Backpacking here can take you into the
Cruces Basin, Latir Peak, Pecos and Wheeler Peak Wildernesses. In addition, there are
hundreds of miles of trails in the non-wilderness areas. Trail maps are available from the
Forest Service (505-758-6200) and topos can be purchased at local book shops as well as
sources in most large metropolitan areas.
Wild River Recreation Area
(BLM):..............................505-770-1600
The Wild River Recreation Area has campsites with shelters near the
river that you can backpack to.
Guided Backpacking
Oso Negro:
(San Cristobal)...............................................575-776-1628
Native Sons Adventures: (Taos).......................................800-753-7559

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