Sycamore Canyon Wilderness

Established in 1935, this area contains a unique canyon-land environment. The canyon cuts through the Mogollon Rim which marks the southern edge of the Colorado Plateau. It winds for 20 miles along Sycamore Creek and at places stretches 7 miles from rim to rim. Wind and water have exposed 7 geological associations of plants and animals set in a spectacular setting of red sandstone, white limestone, and brown lava. Camping is limited by the often unreliable water sources. * There are 13 maintained trails within this wilderness: #52, #54, #61, #66, #68, #117, #9017 * Sycamore Canyon Wilderness on Wilderness.net [http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=wildView&wname=Sycamore%20Canyon] The USFS Wilderness Stewardship brochure [http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd637854.pdf] explains more about designated Wilderness and how you can become involved in helping care for this precious resource.