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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.
Gila National Forest
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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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