White Creek Flat - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | White Creek Flat |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Nearby Town: | Mogollon |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Go North on I-25 from Las Cruces to a point 8 miles North of Truth or Consequences. Take NM52 West to Winston. Follow NM52 North to NM59. Take NM59 West to NM61. Follow NM61 West until you reach Willow Creek Campground |
| Total Hike Distance: | 46.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Very Difficult |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | In & Out, Backtrack Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Willow Creek Campground |
| Trails Used: | Iron Creek Trail to Turkeyfeather Spring Trail, then follow the river. Reverse to return |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Rivers, Springs, Snow |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Al Koss, District Ranger HC 68 Box 50, Mimbres, New Mexico, 88049 Phone (505) 536-2250 aggomez@fs.fed.us |
| Best Season: | Spring, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Dogs, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads, Unmaintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | THis is a long and difficult hike, which takes you to the very heart of the Gila Wilderness. During multiple trips to the Gila, I have never seen anyone else at White Creek Flat. Solitude is the watchword. The trail system is very rough, and at times totally disappears, and several long stretches are actually walking waist deep in the river itself. Elk, deer, turkey, and the Mexican Grey Wolf abound. Trout fishing opportunities are around every corner. Watch trail signs very carefully, and don't count on the listed mileage being correct. Water is plentiful, and campsites are available at regular intervals. |
One reply on “White Creek Flat - Member Hike”
Done that hike many times. Great hike. Doing it again in September.