Latir Peak Wilderness
Latir Peak Wilderness is a 20,420-acre wilderness area in Taos County, New Mexico. It rises from about 8,084 to 12,727 ft. The nearest town is Questa, 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
Latir Peak Wilderness map
Latir Peak Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Questa, NM is the nearest town, 2.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Latir Peak Wilderness is about 12,727 ft, and its lowest about 8,084 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Venado Peak, about 12,727 ft.
Who manages Latir Peak Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 20,420 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Carson National Forest, 575-758-6200 |
Getting to Latir Peak Wilderness
- Questa, NM is the nearest town, 2.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Latir Peak Wilderness
- Lake Fork Th (0.1 mi outside the boundary, 9,178 ft), at 36.7470, -105.4990
- 195 Trailhead (0.19 mi outside the boundary, 8,358 ft), at 36.7340, -105.5130
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Latir Peak Wilderness
- Venado Peak summit
- Latir Mesa summit
- Virsylvia Peak summit
- Virgin Canyon canyon
- Heart Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Fishing and water
Cabresto Lake fishing (0.1 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Latir Peak Wilderness
- National forestLatir Peak Wilderness lies inside Carson National Forest.
- BLM unitRío Grande Del Norte National Monument is 2.4 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
- Wilderness areaColumbine-Hondo Wilderness is 2.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in New Mexico
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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