Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
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Ecosystems Collide on Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway

Jul 1, 2009

The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway in southwestern New Mexico is home to the world’s first wilderness area. Come see what led conservationist Aldo Leopold to advocate the area’s preservation as you travel the byway through the convergence of the Chihuahuan Desert, the Sonoran Desert, the Rocky Mountains, the Great Plains, the Mexican Plateau, the Great Basin, and Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains.
Birding on Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway

Sep 7, 2007

Drive the Trail of the Mountain Spirits through southwestern New Mexico. Let the desert landscape take you by surprise; from mountains and valleys to creeks and lakes, the colorful area is also home to the state’s first designated birding trail, the Southwest New Mexico State Birding Trail. The trail is one of the state's hottest birding spots.
Trail Of The Mountain Spirits Byway Overview

Jan 10, 2005

High in the southwestern mountains of New Mexico, Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway showcases the Gila National Forest, containing the first Wilderness designated in the U.S., and the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. The rich history of southwestern cultures is written in the lands along the byway, and some of the finest mountain scenery lies along the byway corridor.

1-Day Trip: The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Calls You
(New Mexico)

Take a journey of discovery into the Gila National Forest, pausing at overlooks to enjoy views of the rugged mountains and the diverse plant and animal life.