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Carson National Forest
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Carson National Forest
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oliviakellis
November 26, 2025
Spanning roughly 1.5 million acres in northern New Mexico, Carson National Forest stretches from sage-covered high desert and juniper woodlands up to snowy alpine ridges. Home to the state’s highest peak, Wheeler Peak (13,161 ft), and multiple wilderness zones. The forest offers striking elevation diversity and mountain scenery.
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Elevation 3,140 m
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