Gila — Middle Fork to Cliff Dwellings
A 40-mile wet-boot loop through hot springs and the Mogollon cliff dwellings on America's first wilderness.
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- Region
- New Mexico, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Ponderosa canyon (1,700–2,300 m)
- Best season
- April – May, September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hot Springs
Key takeaways
- Biome: Ponderosa canyon (1,700–2,300 m)
- Best season: April – May, September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A 40-mile wet-boot loop through hot springs and the Mogollon cliff dwellings on America's first wilderness.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – May, September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Ponderosa canyon (1,700–2,300 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Gila — Middle Fork to Cliff Dwellings trip tools
Popular pursuits at Gila — Middle Fork to Cliff Dwellings
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Desert Hiking
Water carries and heat management drive the plan.
- Canyoneering
Narrows, downclimbs, and flash-flood timing.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
