Latir Peak Wilderness
Latir Peak Wilderness is a 20,506-acre wilderness area located within the Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico. Designated in 1980, the wilderness is composed of dense forest, meadows, and alpine tundra on Latir Mesa in the northern portion.Places of Interest
Highlights include Venado Peak.
Venado Peak
Peak
Photo: Denverjeffrey, CC BY 4.0.
Venado Peak is one of the major peaks of the Taos Mountains group of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, a subrange of the Rocky Mountains. It is located in Taos County, New Mexico, about 8 miles northeast of the town of Questa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include El Rito.
El Rito
Hamlet
El Rito in an unincorporated community in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. El Rito is located at, 8,032 feet above sea level. El Rito is situated 4 miles northwest of Latir Peak Wilderness.
Latir Peak Wilderness
- Type: Reserve
- Description: wilderness area in New Mexico, United States
- Category: US Wilderness Area
- Location: Taos, New Mexico, Southwest, United States, North America
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