Mogollon, New Mexico
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Mogollon, New Mexico
Explore Mogollon Historic District
Fun old town located at the bottom of Silver Creek Canyon. Many older mining buildings, mining memorabilia, a museum and hiking trails. There are a couple of restaurants open during the summer. Highway 159 to Mogollon is quite steep and scenic offering great views of the Mogollon Mountains.Read more -
Catron County, New Mexico
Hike the Catwalk Trail
1 miGreat hike along a canyon above Whitewater river. You descent to the river bed when there is no high water. There is a picnic area and a place to relax along the river. Walking on the planks is quite fun.Read more -
Catron County, New Mexico
Camp at the Cosmic Campground
Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) is the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary located on National Forest System lands and also in North America. Situated on the western edge of the Gila National Forest & Wilderness the Cosmic Campground offers a 360-degree, unobst...Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Hike the Gila Loop Trail
5.021.03 mi / 2600 ft gainPark at the end of the 15 in the parking area. Walk all the way to the end of the road where you will find the trailhead. This is rugged New Mexico wilderness so make sure you have proper shoes, hat, and plenty of water. This trail is very close to the Gila Cliff dwellings, which you will not wa...Read more -
Catron County, New Mexico
Hike to Jordan Hot Springs via Little Bear Canyon Trail
13.5 mi / 1500 ft gainThe Gila Wilderness is the oldest wilderness area in The United States, and Jordan Hot Springs rests right in the heart of Canyon of the Middle Fork of the Gila River, along a stretch of the Continental Divide Trail and some 7 miles from the nearest road. The most direct road by either car or tra...Read more -
Catron County, New Mexico
Hike Little Bear Canyon to the Middle Fork of the Gila River
8.5 mi / 1400 ft gainAfter driving the winding mountain road from Silver City to Gila Hot Springs, I knew I had to do more than just see the Gila Cliff Dwellings (which are stunning, don't miss them). The Gila Wilderness is the first designated wilderness in the world, championed by Aldo Leopold. A hike into this rem...Read more -
Nutrioso, Arizona
Hike to Escudilla Mountain Lookout Tower
6 mi / 1300 ft gainAlready starting off at elevation (about 9,560 feet above sea level), you first travel through a large stand of aspen trees during the beginning third of the trail.Depending on the season, the aspen can provide pleasant cover in summer, miraculous colors in fall and eerie creaking as the wind flo...Read more -
Whiteriver, Arizona
Pacheta Falls
5.02.37 mi / 187 ft gainPacheta Falls is spectacular and worth the several hour drive over washboard roads and you explore the high country of Arizona. You will be on the White Mountain Apache Reservation, so please take note: You need to purchase a Special Use PermitNo swimming allowed4x4 with additional clearance re...Read more -
Silver City, New Mexico
Mountain Bike the Picnic Loop
2 mi / 350 ft gainCalled the "Berg Trail" by Silver City locals in honor of Gary Berg who pioneered the extensive trail system around Gomez Peak, the Picnic Loop beginning at the Little Walnut Creek picnic area is a great way to be introduced to the incredible mountain biking trails to be found in the area. Beginn...Read more
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