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Gila — Middle Fork to Cliff Dwellings — New Mexico, USA

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.

Where on earth

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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
Known for
  • 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
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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.

Region
United States
Biome
Ponderosa canyon (1,700–2,300 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

Wildlife found around Gila — Middle Fork to Cliff Dwellings

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Last verified: 1970-01-01