Gila National Forest, United States
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Gila National Forest Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Area: 4235.4 mi²Elevation: 8009 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 33°28'12"N, 108°26'56"W
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Gila National Forest Top Attractions

Gila National Forest Attractions - What to See and Explore

Gila National Forest offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Fort Bayard National Cemetery, Mogollon, Big Burro Mountains. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Ancient cave-houses reached by a hike

    Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

    Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a U.S. National Monument created to protect Mogollon cliff dwellings in the Gila Wilderness on the headwaters of the Gila River in southwest New Mexico.

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    Cemetery

    Fort Bayard National Cemetery

    Fort Bayard National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery in the Fort Bayard Historic District, near Silver City, New Mexico. It encompasses 18.8 acres, and as of the end of 2020, had 6,000 interments. It is one of two national cemeteries in New Mexico, and is administered by Santa Fe National Cemetery.

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    Town • Park • Neighbourhood

    Mogollon

    Mogollon, also called the Mogollon Historic District, is a former mining town located in the Mogollon Mountains in Catron County, New Mexico, United States.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Natural feature

    Big Burro Mountains

    The Big Burro Mountains are a moderate length 35-mile long, mountain range located in central Grant County, New Mexico. The range's northwest-southeast 'ridgeline' is located 15 mi southwest of Silver City.

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    33°2'2"N • 108°10'5"W

    Lake Roberts Cabins

    Nature • Lake • Hotel

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    33°26'58"N • 108°40'8"W

    Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed

    The Bearwallow Mountain Lookout Cabins and Shed are located in the Bearwallow Park near Mogollon, New Mexico. Built in 1940 by the Works Progress Administration, they are one of three New Deal-era buildings in the Gila National Forest, which also include the El Caso Lookout Complex and the Mangas Mountain Lookout Complex.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Mountain

    Eagle Peak

    Eagle Peak is a mountain in Catron County, western New Mexico, United States, near the town of Reserve. The summit is the highest point in the Tularosa Mountains.

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    Tower

    El Caso Lookout Complex

    The El Caso Lookout Complex is located in the Gila National Forest north of Apache Creek, New Mexico. Built in 1934 by the Works Progress Administration, the complex was one of three New Deal-era forest fire lookouts built in Catron County.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Volcano

    Mogollon-Datil volcanic field

    The Mogollon-Datil volcanic field is a large silicic volcanic field in western New Mexico.

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    33°25'22"N • 108°29'46"W

    Snow Lake

    Snow Lake is a small reservoir with an adjacent camping area in west central New Mexico. It is located in Gila National Forest at an elevation of 7,313 feet above sea level.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Natural feature

    Sierra Aguilada

    The Sierra Aguilada is a mountain range in southwest Catron County, New Mexico on the eastern perimeter of Arizona's White Mountains.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Natural feature

    Canyon Creek Mountains

    The Canyon Creek Mountains are a short 10 mi long, mountain range located in southeast Catron County, New Mexico near the source of the Gila River and north of the Gila Wilderness.

Day trips

Gila National Forest – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Gila National Forest, it's worth seeing attractions such as: H. B. Ailman House (Silver City), Fleming Hall (Silver City), Western New Mexico University (Silver City).

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    Museum, History museum

    H. B. Ailman House, Silver City

    The H. B. Ailman House is a historic house located at 314 W. Broadway in Silver City, New Mexico. Prospector Henry B. Ailman had the house built using his profits from the Naiad Queen Silver Mine in Georgetown; his business partner H. M.

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    Museum

    Fleming Hall, Silver City

    Fleming Hall is a historic building on the campus of Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. It was built in 1917 as a facility to teach Science and Physical Education. It was remodelled as the university museum and alumni hall in 1973.

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    History museum, Museum, Universities and schools

    Western New Mexico University, Silver City

    Western New Mexico University is a public university in Silver City, New Mexico. It was founded in 1893.

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    32°46'12"N • 108°16'41"W

    Silver City Museum, Silver City

    Historical place, Museum, History museum

  • black mountain gila wilderness14 milesSE
    Natural attraction, Mountain

    Black Mountain, Gila Wilderness

    Black Mountain is a mountain located in Catron County, New Mexico, on the northern boundary of the Gila Wilderness and in the Gila National Forest.

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Best Time To Visit Gila National Forest

Learn when is the best time to travel to Gila National Forest weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April. Most of it rains in July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Gila National Forest?

The top attractions to visit in Gila National Forest are:

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