Reserve, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Reserve
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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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Apache County, Arizona
Hike the Thompson Trail
5.06 mi / 250 ft gainAs you travel down Forest Road 116, approximately 200 yards before the trailhead, you will see the remains of the old Thompson Cattle Ranch - hence, Thompson Trail #629. The trail begins atop an old railroad grade, a reminder of the very successful logging days that went on for many years. The r...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 -
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 -
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 -
Greer, Arizona
Backpack East Baldy Trail #95
13 mi / 1900 ft gainFrom the trailhead you start your hike with views over the East Fork of the Little Colorado River as it winds through grassy meadows filled with summer wildflowers. About 1.5 miles in the trail heads into the forest, on your left before you enter the forest is a nice primitive campsite where we s...Read more -
Greer, Arizona
Hike the Government Springs Trail
6.25 mi / 68 ft gainTo find Government Springs Trailhead, follow State Route 260 to State Route 373 (the Greer Turnoff), turn right and follow State Route 373 to FR 575 until it ends. At the end of the road is a small parking lot with restroom facilities. The trail starts at the north end of the parking lot.This bea...Read more -
Greer, Arizona
Hike the West Baldy Trail
4.514 mi / 2000 ft gainThe West Baldy Trail is one of the most beautiful (and popular) hikes in Arizona. It is reminiscent of many alpine hikes you might find scattered across Colorado. The trail follows the Little Colorado River most of the way and the sound of trickling water complements the gorgeous mountains and gr...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Reserve
Alpine, Arizona
Luna Lake
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Brookchar
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Cutthroat
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Winn
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Hoyer
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