Edward Sargeant Wildlife Management Area Trailhead — photo spot in Chama, NM 87520, USA
Edward Sargeant Wildlife Management Area Trailhead
Score4.9High-elevation forest, meadows and riparian edges near Chama with mountain backdrops — excellent for aspens in fall, wildflower meadows in late spring, and wildlife (deer, birds). Trailhead parking is small and unpaved; no permit usually required but expect basic backcountry conditions, limited services and variable weather. Best light: golden hour and blue hour; dawn for wildlife and mist above the wetlands. Summer afternoons can be harsh; aim for shoulder seasons for color and fewer people.
Edward Sargeant Wildlife Management Area Trailhead
Score4.9High-elevation forest, meadows and riparian edges near Chama with mountain backdrops — excellent for aspens in fall, wildflower meadows in late spring, and wildlife (deer, birds). Trailhead parking is small and unpaved; no permit usually required but expect basic backcountry conditions, limited services and variable weather. Best light: golden hour and blue hour; dawn for wildlife and mist above the wetlands. Summer afternoons can be harsh; aim for shoulder seasons for color and fewer people.