Bureau of Land Management
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 From the US 60, looking south into the Box |
The Box Recreation Area is a popular area for bouldering and technical rock climbing. This 320-acre site has 5 cliffs with challenges for even the highly skilled technical climbing types. Popular challenges exist on the "Fillet a Papillon" Wall, the Corner Block and the Waterfall Wall. The BLM is adamant about letting you know that bouldering and technical rock climbing are high risk activities. Do not try to climb beyond your abilities. There is a trailhead, vault toilet and an information kiosk at the parking area of The Box Recreation Area, but no drinking water. The property is located about 6 miles west of Socorro on US 60. Go just past the big rock outcroppings and there'll be a barely marked turn to the left (the sign is small and well back from the road but it does say "The Box"). Follow the road south for almost a mile, it'll wrap around behind the big rock outcropping and then there'll be a turn to the left down into the parking area. There are no fees and the property is open year round. Maps: BLM - Oscura Mountains, Socorro |
 Looking south from the highway  Looking north into The Box from the parking area   |
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For More Information: BLM - Socorro Field Office 901 South Highway 85, Socorro, NM 87801 575-835-0412 |
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| Black and white map of The Box Recreation Area courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management Unless otherwise indicated, all text, photos and images of The Box Recreation Area in New Mexico are  |
