Chama River Canyon Wilderness

Lush vegetation that supports abundant wildlife contrasts with the seemingly bare rocky slopes that lead to the mesa tops.

The wilderness area includes the site of the Cañon de Chama land grant.

[6] The Rio Chama is a Wild and Scenic River and is not part of the wilderness area.

The easy road access means that rafting is a popular activity when water levels are adequate.

The Continental Divide Trail traverses the wilderness area and crosses the river on Scull Bridge.

The Chama River Canyon Wilderness is 50,000 acres in northern New Mexico. Here, Scull Bridge Road borders the wilderness area on the left of the photo.