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Empedrado Wilderness Study Area

Empedrado Wilderness Study Area
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The Empedrado WSA is characterized by deep arroyos, highly sculpted mesas, canyons, and sandstone and shale outcrops. This area is easily traveled by horseback. Nesting sites for golden eagles, prairie falcon, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, and raven are found on sandstone cliffs. Vegetation includes grama grass, cactus and Knight’s milevetch. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail passes through this WSA.

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