At a Glance
750Square Miles
82%Public Land
7,672 - 13,203Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Good fly fishing in the Rio Grande near South Fork
- Be physically prepared for a sheep hunt
- Limited cell phone service in the backcountry
Southwest of Monte Vista are thousands of acres of the Rio Grande National Forest, including the 13,000-foot Bennett Peak. Bighorn sheep are typically in steep, rough terrain that can make for a difficult, but rewarding hunt.