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TO TRAILHEAD: I-25 S to NM 152 W; turn R onto NM 35 N, then drive 28 mi. and turn R onto NM 15. In 17 mi., park in Cliff Dwellings lot at end of road.
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GLT01
Distance: 23.75 mi
Points: 3091
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Gila Loop
Points of Interest
GLT001
Location: 33.229382, -108.264000
Head NW on Gila West Fork Trail, crossing NE corner of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
GLT002
Location: 33.234890, -108.272003
Sandy path runs by alligator juniper, easily ID'd by its unique scalelike bark
GLT003
Location: 33.237339, -108.280403
Continue NW, passing side trail to EE Canyon. Small wild grapes grow in moist nooks along the West Fork of the Gila River
GLT004
Location: 33.244480, -108.291801
Climb steeply out of West Fork Canyon to sun baked mesa. Collard lizards scurry among prickly pears and yuccas at speeds up to 16 mph
GLT005
Location: 33.251610, -108.291100
Bear R @ Y, bearing N
GLT006
Location: 33.277748, -108.297798
Grab lunch under shady ponderosas before dropping into Big Bear Canyon
GLT007
Location: 33.287029, -108.310097
Cross dry creek bed; trail climbs NW
GLT008
Location: 33.297581, -108.324402
Steep switchbacks drop nearly 1,000 ft. into The Meadows, a high-desert oasis with shady campsites near the cool ripples of the Middle Fork
GLT009
Location: 33.304470, -108.319397
Optional: Turn L to explore narrows of Indian Creek
GLT010
Location: 33.294140, -108.297401
Wind along lush canyon floor while crossing the Middle Fork multiple times
GLT011
Location: 33.272171, -108.259903
Turn R @ Y; follow Little Bear Canyon through dim, moss-covered slot canyon
GLT012
Location: 33.266270, -108.259003
Camp the 2nd night in flat, open spots just off trail
GLT013
Location: 33.234871, -108.248199
Trail swings SW toward road. In .9 mi, turn R onto road, hike 1 mi. to trailhead
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