Angel Peak Scenic Area
County Road 7175 off of Hwy. 550
South of Bloomfield, NM
Angel Peak Scenic Area offers more than 10,000 acres of rugged terrain and is recognized for its scenic and scientific wonders. The nearly 7,000-foot "Angel Peak" is visible for miles in any direction and is surrounded by the Kutz Canyon badlands.
15 miles south of Bloomfield on Hwy. 550
Hours: Open year-round, Roads and terrain may become impassible in wet weather
Cost: Free
Activities: Hiking, photography, picnicking and camping (electrical hookups and water not available)
Known as the dwelling place of "sacred ones" to the Navajo people
Picnic areas and campgrounds overlook Angel Peak and the Kutz Canyon badlands