Gila National Forest

Quemado (burnt) Lake in central New Mexico is a relatively quiet recreation area with dropping water levels that have restored boat use, which is a gain for hikers who like to peacefully trek its 1.2 mile perimeter.
Quemado (burnt) Lake in central New Mexico is a relatively quiet recreation area with dropping water levels that have restored boat use, which is a gain for hikers who like to peacefully trek its 1.2 mile perimeter.
Great Hiking area...
The San Francisco River winds through this bend. A 3.5 mile hike (round trip) drops you into the valley to play in numerous hot springs that feed into the river. Beautiful in the springtime!
Caterpillars!  These webbed wombs contain hundreds of emerging caterpillars along the river's edge in springtime.


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Be prepared to do some mountain driving twisting, hairpin turns without barriers to the cliffs below. It's scary at first but exhilarating when you get used to it. Go 2nd and 3rd gear , don't burn your brakes.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

The drive to the Gila National Monument is on a very curvy road, many hairpin turns, etc. Allow plenty of time to make the drive. You will be delighted with the beauty of the drive and the ruins.

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LuLu Hotel Silver City

LuLu Hotel Silver City

2 out of 5
3420 Highway 180 East Silver City NM
LuLu Hotel Silver City
Murray Hotel

Murray Hotel

2 out of 5
200 West Broadway Street Silver City NM
Murray Hotel
Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!

Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!

Lake Roberts NM
Welcoming you to the Gila Wilderness!
Drifter Motel

Drifter Motel

2.5 out of 5
711 Silver Heights Boulevard Silver City NM
Drifter Motel
College District Art House - Patio - Walk to Downtown - Sleeps 5

College District Art House - Patio - Walk to Downtown - Sleeps 5

Silver City NM
College District Art House - Patio - Walk to Downtown - Sleeps 5
Sierra Grande, A Ted Turner Retreat

Sierra Grande, A Ted Turner Retreat

3.5 out of 5
501 Mcadoo St Truth or Consequences NM
Sierra Grande, A Ted Turner Retreat
Pelican Spa

Pelican Spa

2.5 out of 5
306 S Pershing St Truth or Consequences NM
Pelican Spa
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