Little Black Peak Wilderness Study Area

Little Black Peak Wilderness Study Area is a 75-km lava flow approximately 5,000 years old located in Lincoln County, New Mexico, 4.5 miles west of Carrizozo. Managed by the BLM Roswell Field Office, the area features a rugged landscape of volcanic rock with fissures, jumbled outcrops, and occasional lava tubes. The 5,676-foot Little Black Peak cinder cone is the primary source vent. No designated trails exist; hiking is cross-country only across extremely uneven, sharp volcanic lava. Several pullouts on U.S. 380 provide access points. Valley of Fires Recreation Area lies 2.5 miles away.