Gila Wilderness
America's first designated wilderness — 558,000 acres of ponderosa mesa, hot springs, and canyon river.
Where on earth
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- Region
- New Mexico, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Mixed conifer canyon (1,700–3,300 m)
- Best season
- April – May, September – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Desert Hiking
- Canyoneering
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hot Springs
Key takeaways
- Biome: Mixed conifer canyon (1,700–3,300 m)
- Best season: April – May, September – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
America's first designated wilderness — 558,000 acres of ponderosa mesa, hot springs, and canyon river.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: April – May, September – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Mixed conifer canyon (1,700–3,300 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
United States
Biome
Mixed conifer canyon (1,700–3,300 m)
Difficulty
moderate
