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)
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.
Restrooms on site
Wheelchair accessible trail
Entrance fee
Content from Official Website and John Montgomery
Last updated April 4, 2024