The entire Escudilla Wilderness Areathat covers 5158 acres, is located in Arizona and is managed by the State Forest Service. The Escudilla Mountain in the area can be seen from anywhere in western New Mexico and eastern Arizona. The Escudilla Wilderness includes the upper slopes of the Escudilla Mountain, which of 10,912 feet height above sea level. This makes Escudilla Mountain the third-highest mountain in the state.
It is believed that the spirit of the last known grizzly bear is still in the area, prowling the vast meadows, prowling in the thick stands of spruce and aspen, wandering the sheer slopes of the mountain.
Recently, Escudilla Mountain has undergone significant changes in its natural conditions. Much f the area of the mountain was severely burned by the June 2011 Wallow Fire. However, the wilderness area is already reintroducing itself, with natural grasses and aspen thickets regenerating among the charred trunks of varied conifers damaged by the fire.
Tourists can reach theEscudilla Wilderness Escudilla Wilderness Area through two trails, such as the Escudilla National Recreation Trail No. Two trails, such as the Escudilla National Recreation Trail No. 308, which leads to a fire lookout tower. However, the trail is currently closed to the public following the Wallow Fire due to safety concerns. Another trail to reach the area is the Government Trail No. 119, which begins at the foot of the mountain and joins Trail No. 308 north of the Profanity Ridge. Tourists have to travel 100 miles to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
