GILA AND ALDO LEOPOLD WILDERNESS TRAIL MAINTENANCE LOG
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Due to tree fall, floods, or other environmental conditions, the trails may become impassable at any moment. Travel at your own risk. To learn about more current trail conditions and water sources, call your local Forest Service office. In areas of recent fires, the grass and weeds grow very fast. Despite recent maintenance, dense vegetation and fallen burnt logs are likely on the trail. New Information is highlighted Note: Please help maintain the tread on the trails by hiking the trails we have opened.
Trail # Trail Miles Year Trail Work Trail Description Woodland Park from Lilley This trail is in an open, old growth ponderosa park. It 12 Park trail (#164) to Prior 2.75 2021 Logged can be used as a part of a loop hike. Cabin This trail passes through ponderosa forests and a Double Springs to Black 23 6 2016 Logged gentle canyon. It also includes Sam Martin Springs Mountain and spectacular views from the top of Black Mountain. A lot of the trail passes through pinon/juniper country and is likely to be mostly clear. The trail is travels in 26 Greenfly Trail 12.3 and out of the drainages that come off Black Mountain. White Rocks Trail from Nice day hike from the Gila Visitor Center with 27 Middle Fork Trail (#157) to 4 2016 Logged expansive views. junction with #771 Access trail to Woodland Park, Lilley Park, Meadows, Big Bear Trail (aka: Zig and Prior Cabin. It also is an alternate route for Zag Trail) from West Fork 28 2.75 2020 Brushed accessing Hells Hole and White Creek Cabin while Trail (#151) to Lilley Park avoiding the many river crossings on the West Fork Trail (#164) Trail. Big Bear Trail from junction with Trail #156 to This trail connects Woodland Park to the Middle Fork 2 2020 Logged the Middle Fork Trail at the Meadows. (#157) at the Meadows Prior Cabin is a beautiful place to camp. The trail Chicken Coop Trail from passes through impressive old growth ponderosa 29 Trotter Trail (#30) to Prior 8 2017 Logged forests. It provides access to Prior Cabin, Lilley Creek Cabin Mountain and Clear Creek. Lilley Park is a lovely destination. The trail is one way Trotter Trail from White to access this area. Please note that the tread on the 30 Creek Cabin to Chicken 6 2016 Logged switch backs leaving White Creek Cabin is very Coop Trail (#30) narrow. This is an access trail from the north side of the Gila Wilderness. It crosses Aeroplane Mesa which offers Trotter Trail from Middle great views of the Gila Wilderness. Then it drops into 30 Fork Trail (#157) to 8.5 2017 Logged the Middle Fork with its amazing canyon walls. Clear Chicken Coop Trail (#29) Creek, Lilley Park, and White Creek Flats are some destinations along this trail. Beautiful canyon with big trees, nice rock formations, and impressive old growth ponderosa and mixed Diamond Creek Trail from 19 2017 Logged FS Road 150 to Diamond conifer forests. The trail is a gentle climb until the last 40 Peak 4 miles to Diamond Peak. Diamond Creek Trail from Caledonia Trail (#42) to 40 2 2018 Logged Canyon walk that passes through mixed conifer forest. Fisherman’s Canyon Trail (#48) 41 Gold Dust Trail 2.4 2017 Logged Quick access to Whitewater Canyon. Caledonia Trail from Starts in a canyon bottom and climbs to a hilltop with junction with Forest Road 42 5.75 2018 Logged views, and then drops back into a mixed conifer 226 to Diamond Creek canyon. Trail (#40)
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Intense hike with unique geological features and multiple caves. It is a short access to the CDT and 48 Fisherman's Canyon 1 2018 Logged potential for being part of a loop hike. CDT access trail. 55 Wood Hault Wagon Road 2020 Logged Black Canyon Trail from The trail is in a wonderful canyon with a mellow grade Aspen Canyon to Reed's and interesting rock formations throughout the hike. 72 7 2016 Logged Meadow - New part of the Reeds Meadow is lush area during most parts of the CDT (#74) year. Trail is in an open canyon bottom with rock cliffs. The trailhead for the Black Canyon trail has changed and is Black Canyon Trail from no longer in Black Canyon. Follow signs to the new west side of private 4 2016 Logged trailhead or call the Wilderness ranger station for property to Aspen Canyon information. Be advised that the new trailhead Trail (#75/#74) extends the trail 1.5 miles and includes an elevation change. CDT access trail. CDT Trail from Highway Brannon Spring is in a wonderful ponderosa forest with 74 CDT 8 2018 Logged 35 to Brannon Springs the nearby rock formations in Rocky Canyon. CDT Trail from Brannon 3 2018 Logged The trail passes by Brannon Springs. Springs to trail #700 CDT from junction with trail #700 to Forest Road 2017 Logged This trail passes through ponderosa and juniper. 150 CDT from Forest Road 150 to Sign Board Saddle. 4 2017 Logged Trail has scenic and expansive views. (Old Rocky Point Trail #76) CDT / Black Canyon Trail The trail is in a splendid canyon with a mellow grade (#72) from Aspen Canyon and interesting rock formations throughout the hike. 7 2016 Logged to Reed's Meadow - New Reeds Meadow is a lush area during most parts of the part of the CDT year.
CDT from Diamond Peak Trails has expansive views. Has lots of locust on the 3 2017 Logged to Fisherman’s Canyon trail. CDT from Fisherman’s Canyon Trail (#48) to Logged, Trails has expansive views and passes with interesting 74 CDT 4 2018 junction with Caledonia Retread rock formations. Trail #42 Logged, This trail winds through ponderosa and some pinon/ CDT from junction with Lopped, juniper. A shuttle vehicle could be a good option for Forest Road 226 to Hwy 14 2016 Major this hike. The trail is not in the wilderness so you 59 Retread could mountain bike it. CDT from the boundary of the Aldo Leopold Starts in a canyon bottom and climbs to a hilltop with 4.5 2016 Logged Wilderness junction with views. Forest Road 226 CDT from Hwy 59 north to forest boundary on north Logged, 20 2018 20 mile section of the CDT end of Black Range Brushed District Mimbres River Trail from Logged, CDT Access Trail (#741) 77 5.4 2021 brushed, and Great trail for an out and back hike. to 1 mile up the Mimbres some retread River This trail follows the ridge and offers expansive views. Despite sections of the vegetation being burned during Black Range Crest Trail the Silver Fire (2017), there are still many good 79 from Hwy 152 to Hillsboro 5 2019 Logged campsites along the way. Because of recent fire in this Peak Lookout area, the grass and weeds grow very fast. Even though this trail has been recently maintained, dense vegetation is likely.
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From McKnight Cabin to Logged, Great views. Please note that this trail was part of the 79 junction with the 1.5 2020 lopped and Silver Fire (2017), so brush and logs may close the Powderhorn Trail #82 some retread trail quicker than normal.
Powderhorn Trail from Logged, Great views. Please note that this trail was part of the 82 junction with trail #79 to 1.5 2020 lopped and Silver Fire (2017), so brush and logs may close the junction with trail #80 some retread trail quicker than normal. Eastern access to the Aldo Leopold Wilderness and 107 Rattlesnake Trail 5 2019 Logged Reeds Meadow Logged, Eastern access to the Aldo Leopold Wilderness and 111 Spud Patch Trail 8.5 2019 mostly lopped Reeds Peak
Delightful creek walk that is mostly unburned which Railroad Canyon Trail climbs up to a saddle. Access trail to Hillsboro Peak from junction with Gallinas and the Crest Trail (#79). Because of recent fire in 128 4.5 2019 Logged Canyon Trail (#129) to this area, the grass and weeds grow very fast. Even Holding Prong Saddle though this trail has been recently maintained, dense vegetation is likely. Gallinas from trailhead to 129 junction with Railroad 1.5 2018 Logged Delightful creek walk that is mostly unburned. Canyon Trail (#128) The trail on the north end of the wilderness travels Logged and 141 Cooper Trail 3.25 2019 through ponderosa forest with open meadows of grass lopped and lilies. Brushed and This trail leaves from Snow Lake and travels to Gilita 142 Snowflake Trail 0.09 2020 logged Creek and the Middle Fork Trail
The trail on the north end of the wilderness offers 143 Loco Mountain Trail 3 2019 Logged quick access to the Middle Fork. It is a good option for creating a loop hike combining other trails. This trail offers expansive views as it travels up to Granite Peak where a lookout tower once stood. Logged and 150 Granite Peak Trail 1.25 2020 Interesting rock formations can be seen along the way. lopped Trail tread near the top and is not recommended for horses. West Fork Shortcut Horse access trail from Woody’s Corral to Gila Cliff 151A (Woody’s Corral to West 0.5 2018 Logged Dwellings Fork Trailhead) Trail leaves from TJ Corral Trailhead and connects with the West Fork Trail (#151) at the wilderness boundary. It is also can be part of a short loop hike. (alternate) West Fork 151 1.5 2018 Logged To make a loop, return to TJ Corral Trailhead by hiking Bypass Trail back the West Fork Trail to the Cliff Dwellings parking lot and then walk a short distance on the road to the TJ Corral Trailhead.
Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows 10 miles up from the West 10 2019 Logged very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. Fork TH at Cliff Dwellings It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special attention is needed to stay on the trail nea Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations West Fork Trailhead at along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows Cliff Dwellings to junction Logged and very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. 12.75 2020 with Hell’s Hole Trail crosscut It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special (#268) attention is needed to stay on the trail near where it crosses the river.
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Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations West Fork Trail - 6.5 miles along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows up at Nat Straw Canyon Logged and very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. 6.5 2020 from the West Fork TH at crosscut It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special Cliff Dwellings attention is needed to stay on the trail near where it crosses the river. West Fork Trail from Hells Pleasant river walk with impressive rock formations Hole to White Creek 4.5 2018 Logged along the way. Parts of the trail climb high above the Cabin river to avoid narrower sections of the river. West Fork Trail from This is a scenic way to enter the Gila Wilderness from Willow Creek to Iron 2.5 2017 Logged the north. Creek Mogollon Trail from the junction with the 153 Langstroth Trail #302 to 3 2019 Logged Open ponderosa forests to a creek the junction with Horse Springs #153 at Dry Lake
Logged, From 74 Mountain to Judy 153 3 2020 lopped and Travels up Mogollon Creek Canyon some retread
Lopped, drain From trailhead to 1.3 maintenance 153 1.3 2021 Southern access to the Gila Wilderness miles and trail markings
Starting at 4.2 miles in Logged and 153 from the trailhead, to the 1 2021 brushed junction with Trail #189 From the junction with 153 #189 to junction with Trail 6 2021 Logged Canyon Turkey Creek Trail from Logged, This trail travels through ponderosa pine, aspen, and the junction with Granite 155 8 2019 some lopping, mixed conifer forests. This trail helps traverse from Peak Trail #150 to the some retread one side of the wilderness to the other. junction with #153
This trails through ponderosa pine, aspen, and mixed Turkey Creek conifer forests. This trail helps traverse from one side Trail/Manzanita Canyon to Logged and 14.6 2020 of the wilderness to the other. Trail tread in sections one (1) mile past brushed of upper Turkey Creek are narrow and very steep, McKenna Spring and are not recommended for horses. Prior Canyon Trail from This trail traverses the mesa to connect the West Fork 156 Prior Cabin to Lilley Park 2.25 2015 Logged and the Middle Fork . Trail (#164) Logged, Prior Canyon Trail and 3 2020 brushed, and Garcia Spring Trail #730 trail marking Prior Creek Trail from Logged and junction with Lilley Park 2.45 2021 Open ponderosa forests in a wide canyon lopped Trail #164 to Prior Cabin Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations Middle Fork Trail – from along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows the trailhead at Gila very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. 157 Center to one mile past 7 2018 Logged It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special the junction with Little attention is needed to stay on the trail near where it Bear Trail #729 crosses the river.
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Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows Middle Fork Trail -- from Logged and very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. Little Bear Trail #729 to 1 7.5 2019 lopped It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special mile below the Meadows attention is needed to stay on the trail near where it crosses the river Middle Fork Trail - from This is the narrowest part of the Middle Fork with one (1) mile below the Logged and 4 2020 impressive canyon walls. The falls is not passable Meadows to three (3) lopped for horses due to eroding tread on a steep hillside. miles above the Meadows
Middle Fork Trail from the junction with Snow Lake Mostly lopped 4.25 2020 Beautiful day hike option or short backpack trip Trail #142 to junction with and logged. Clayto Mesa #175
Gilita Creek – first 2 miles 2 2017 Logged Splendid canyon walk
Logged, This trail can be used as part of a loop hike. It 159 Miller Springs Trail 2.3 2020 brushed, and connects Miller Springs Cabin with Turkey Creek. some retread Can be part of a variety of loop hike options or as access to the larger wilderness. The trail goes Granny Mountain Trail through Little Turkey Park and passes by Miller Logged, but 160 from Woody’s Corral to 17.5 2020 Springs Cabin. The climb up to Granny Mountain not crosscut. Granny Mountain offers great views in all directions. There is a section of trail about 1.5 miles before Granny Mountain that is not recommended for horses. Granny Mountain Trail from Woody’s Corral to 7 2019 Logged Little Turkey Creek Granny Mountain Trail Extensive from the Gila River to .5 Expansive views and access to the Gila Wilderness 3.5 2019 brushing and miles before the saddle from the south some retread below Granny Mountain Little Creek Trail from Can be part of a variety of loop hike options or as 161 junction with #160 to 8 2020 Logged access to the larger wilderness. junction with #155 Logged. Little Creek Trail from Some junction with #789 to the 4 2019 retread, some junction with #155 lopping Ring Canyon Trail (Thousand Mile Ridge Can be part of a variety of loop hike options or as 162 Trail) from Granny 4.5 2020 Logged access to the larger wilderness. Expansive views . Mountain Trail (#160) to trail #789 Ring Canyon Trail from Portions of this trail were incorrectly mapped. Please #789 to junction with 4.75 2019 Logged see the correct route on the "trails-cleared" maps. Turkey Creek Trail #155 Junctions have been signed to provide clarity Can be part of a variety of loop hike options or as 163 EE Canyon 3 2019 Logged access to the larger wilderness. This trail provides access into the wilderness when the Lilley Park Trail from Middle and West Fork are flooding or river crossings junction with Little Bear are undesirable. The trail travels through pinon/juniper 164 4 2020 Logged Trail (#729) to junction and ponderosa. It is an access trail to key areas such with Big Bear Trail #28 as Prior Cabin, Lilley Mountain, Woodland Park, and Chicken Coop.
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Lilley Park Trail from Logged and junction with Prior Creek 3 2021 some part of a loop hike option Trail #156 to junction with brushing Woodland Park Trail #12 This trail passes through old growth ponderosa forest. Whitewater Baldy Trail It is not open from junction to junction, but was in a 172 from West Fork Trail 3.5 2018 Logged previously prized hunting area, so is open to hike or (#151) near Willow Creek ride a portion of it. CDT Access Trail to Crosscut logs 174 2.75 2021 Signboard Saddle removed Clayton Mesa Trail from Logged, Middle Fork Trail #157 to Hike that leads from the river to the mesa with great 175 3 2020 brushed, and junction with Cooper Trail views. some retread #141 Little Dry Trail from 180 4.5 2017 Logged trailhead to Windy Gap Holt-Apache Trail from Creek hike up to expansive views. Because of recent 181 trailhead to Camp Creek 7 2017 Logged fire in this area, the grass and weeds grow very fast. Saddle Dense vegetation on the trail is likely. Holt-Apache Trail 3 miles 3 2019 Logged Creek hike. from Sheridan Corral Rain Creek Trail from junction with Mogollon Logged, Beautiful views of Sacaton Mtn., Mogollon Baldy, and 189 Creek Trail #153 to Bud's 1.25 2021 brushed, and more. Leads to Bud's Hole area and Mogollon Creek Hole area on Mogollon some retread Creek Mineral Creek – first 7 201 7 2017 Logged Dynamic canyon hike miles Redstone Trail from One of the few remaining ways to access Whitewater 206 trailhead to Whitewater 5 2017 Logged Canyon since the recent fires and floods. Creek Whitewater Trail from 207 Hummingbird Saddle to 1.5 2017 Logged Provides access to Hummingbird Spring. 1.5 miles South Fork Whitewater Creek walk that passes in and out of old growth mixed 212 Trail from Camp Creek to 2.2 2017 Logged conifer and the burn scar from the Whitewater-Baldy Tennessee Meadows Fire. Spring Canyon Trail Logged, 247 (starting at the end of the 2 2018 Lopped private land) This trail connects the West Fork Trail and the mesa 268 Hells Hole Trail 2 2017 Logged containing Woodland Park, Lilley Park and Prior Cabin. Logged, Hermosa Trail from Cave 307 4.5 2018 heavy tread Connection trail to access Animas Creek Creek to Animas Creek reconstruction
From Rocky Campground Access to Brannon Springs and Rocky Point from the 700 1 2016 Logged to CDT Trail Rocky Campground.
Access trail into the wilderness from the north side of 705 Aeroplane Mesa 3.8 2017 Logged the wilderness. Trail passes through pinon/juniper. Tom Moore Canyon Trail The trail gently winds through a wide and open canyon from Forest Road 150 to 708 6 2016 Logged of amazing old ponderosa trees. It also passes by a junction with trail #716 spring fed tank. and #713 This trail has expansive views, and travels on the old Military Road Trail from Logged and military road into Gila Hot Springs. This is only an out 709 1.2 2021 trailhead to 1.2 miles in brushed and back trail because of the private property on the East Fork. DO NOT trespass on the private property.
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Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. 724 Gila River Trail 3 2018 Logged It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special attention is needed to stay on the trail near where it crosses the river.
Little Bear Canyon is a short beautiful slot canyon that starts 3.5 miles from the trailhead. There are 729 Little Bear Trail 4 2019 Logged interesting rock formations where it junctions with the Middle Fork Trail. Great out and back hike or access to the Middle Fork
Logged, Access between Middle Fork Trail and Woodland Coop Mesa (Garcia 730 3 2021 brushed, and Park/Prior Cabin. Also, access trail between CDT Springs) retread alternate river route and the high route. Great views.
This trail allows access to the CDT and Black Canyon without the need for a high clearance vehicle. For a low clearance vehicle, park at the large gravel parking CDT Access Trail to area just off Forest Road 150 where there are signs 741 4 2019 Logged Signboard Saddle for Mimbres River Trail and CDT. High clearance vehicles may be able continue up the side road to the trailhead. The trail is mainly in pinon/juniper that graduates into ponderosa forests. Wolf Hollow Trail from FS 773 Road 141 to Black 5 2019 Logged Good day hike to see the views from Black Mountain. Mountain Lookout This trail connects Reed's Peak with Reed Meadow. 774 Squeaky Trail 3.5 2019 Logged Expansive views. 788 Alum Camp 1.5 2018 Logged Quick but steep access to the Gila River. Connector trail between Little Creek Trail (#161) to Efficient trail for traveling from the creek to the ridge 789 Ring Canyon (#162) 1 2017 Logged top. Can be used as a part of a loop hike. (Thousand Mile Ridge Trail) South Fork Mineral Creek - 798 2 2017 Logged Provides access to Mineral Creek first 2 miles 808 Log Canyon 1.75 2020 Lopped Provides access to Mineral Creek
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