23,559 acres
Description
Together with McIntyre Hills to the south, Table Mountain comprises one of the steepest Arkansas River canyons. Table Mountain acts as a wildlife corridor along the Arkansas River and to the north and serves as the home and nesting ground to a variety of raptors, including bald eagles, in the winter. The region includes arid shrubland, woodlands, and meadows, allowing a variety of animal life to inhabit the area including the aforementioned raptors, as well as bighorn sheep, mountain lion, coyote, elk, deer, and rattlesnake, among others. It offers opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, and rock climbing.
