Mineral Creek - Gila National Forest - Member Hike
| Hike Name: | Mineral Creek - Gila National Forest |
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| Country: | United States |
| State: | New Mexico |
| Nearby Town: | Silver City |
| Rating: |  |
| Directions: | Take I-10 from Las Cruces to Deming. Take US 180 from Deming northwest to Silver City. Follow US 180 (NM 211) North to Alma. Take New Mexico 78 to Mogollon. Follow brown Forest Service signs from Mogollon 1 mile to trailhead. |
| Total Hike Distance: | 14.50 miles |
| Hike Difficulty: | Moderate |
| Permit Required: | No |
| Hike Type: | One-Way, Shuttle Hike |
| Hike Starts: | Mogollon |
| Hike Ends: | Mogollon |
| Trails Used: | Mineral Creek Trail |
| Backcountry Campsites: | Yes |
| Backcountry Water Sources: | Streams, Rivers, Springs |
| Management: | U.S. Forest Service |
| Contact Information: | Gila National Forest 3005 E. Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061 (505) 388-8201 |
| Best Season: | Spring, Summer, Fall |
| Users: | Hikers, Bikers, Dogs, Horses |
| Road Conditions: | Primary Paved Roads, Secondary Paved Roads, Maintained Gravel or Dirt Roads |
| Hike Summary: | This is one of the most colorful hikes in southern New Mexico. Mineral Creek takes its name from the fact that there are so many different types of rock and minerals in that one canyon. Photos don't do it justice, but the creekbed looks like a candy store exploded. Simply a riot of colors. Lots of mining relics give the hiker something to look at and explore, and plenty of places to shelter out of the weather. The creek is never dry, and is fairly wide but normally very shallow, about 1 foot or so. Mining in the late 1800's ruined the fishing here, but is a medium distance hike without too much altitude gain, but with a steady water supply and lots to see. |
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