§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Black Mesa Ranger District is the westernmost ranger district on the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests. Located only 2 1/2 hours from the Phoenix Metro area, the district is a popular destination for residents of the valley looking to escape the summer heat.
Guidelines for Target Shooting on The Black Mesa Ranger District You may NOT discharge a firearm or any other weapon (including paintball guns, air guns, archery, slingshots, etc): Within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied campsite Across or on a Forest Developed Road, across a body of water or stream, or across a canyon In any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (36CFR 261.10d) With any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition (36CFR 261.5b) Choose a remote area with an earthen backdrop. ALWAYS know where your bullets are going. Look at a map, know before you go. CLICK HERE for Shooting Restrictions within the Black Mesa RD area including the Rim Lakes Recreation Area. MAP of Rim Lakes restricted shooting area
§ 03 — TRAILS NEARBY
§ 04 — CONDITIONS
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§ 05 — SIGNAL
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§ 06—09 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 07 — REVIEWS
§ 08 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 09 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Thu
90°F
Sunny
6 to 10 mph W
Fri
88°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 9 mph W
Sat
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 9 mph W
Sun
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 to 12 mph W
Mon
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 9 mph W
Tue
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
6 to 10 mph NW
Wed
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 to 13 mph W