Gila Cliff Dwellings - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Gila Cliff Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Country: | United States |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Nearby Town: | Silver City |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | From Silver City Take NM15 North 30miles to Visitor Center |
| Total Hike Distance: | 4.00 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Easy to Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | Roundtrip, Loop Hike |
| Hike Starts/Ends: | Near Visitor Center |
| Trails Used: | #151 |
| Backcountry Campsites: | No |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Rivers |
| Management: | National Park Service |
| Contact Information: | Chamber Of Commerce 201N Hudson St Silver City Nm 88061 |
| Best Season: | Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads |
| Hike Summary: | The drive is a bit scary its a one lane road. RV are advised to use a different route because of all the turns. The visitor Center has a bit of useful information . The hike starts with you going over a foot bridge crossing the Gila River. You then walk into the tight canyon. There are some swichbacks to go up to the Dwellings, but its not that bad. I thought that the Dwelling were going to be alot bigger than they actually were. I thought it was funny that such a small place was a National Park site. The best part was trying to go down this ladder back to the lower loop. It was either this or go back around. We opted for the ladder. Over all, I dont know, maybe visit if you plan to do other things in the area. |
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