The Box Recreation Area

The Box Recreation Area

Socorro, New Mexico 87801

Official Website
Blue Canyon Trail

Birds of Interest

Occasional
Common Nighthawk (mid-June through July)
Broad-tailed Hummingbird (late April to mid-May)

Common
Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay (March-October)
Cactus Wren (April-July)
Scott’s Oriole (May-July)

About this Location

The 640-acre Box Recreation Area is a highly scenic, rugged area that is very popular for technical rock climbing and bouldering. The five cliffs on either side of this box canyon provide popular rock climbing for even highly skilled technical climbers. Challenging climbing opportunities include the Waterfall Wall, Corner Block, and the Fillet a Papillon Wall.

Six miles southwest of Socorro off US-60.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website and John Montgomery

Last updated April 4, 2024