| Manzano Mountain Wilderness | |
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 Manzano Mountains as seen from the north | |
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| Location | Torrance and Valencia Counties, New Mexico |
| Nearest city | Albuquerque |
| Coordinates | 34°41′34″N 106°26′10.4″W / 34.69278°N 106.436222°W |
| Area | 36,875 acres (149.23 km2) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
Manzano Mountain Wilderness is a designated Wilderness Area within the Cibola National Forest, located about 50 miles (80 km) south-southeast of Albuquerque. It is located in western Torrance County and eastern Valencia County. The Wilderness area includes 36,875 acres (14,923 ha) (58 sq. mi) with elevations ranging from 6,100 feet (1,900 m) to 10,098 feet (3,078 m) at Manzano Peak.[1]
- ^ " Manzano Mountain Wilderness." http://www.summitpost.org/manzano-mountains/347496, accessed 20 Apr 2012