Gila Wilderness - Wikipedia
The Gila Wilderness is located in southwest New Mexico, north of Silver City and east of Reserve. It contains the West Fork, Middle Fork and much of the East Fork of the Gila River; riverside elevations of around 4,850 feet (1,480 m) are the lowest in the wilderness. The Mogollon Mountains traverse an arc across the wilderness.
Welcome to the Gila National Forest - US Forest Service
2024年10月10日 · The Gila National Forest has over three million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains, and range land. It is probably best known for its wilderness areas, in particular the Gila Wilderness - the first wilderness in the United States.
How to visit the Gila Wilderness - National Geographic
2023年5月15日 · The Gila Wilderness encompasses 870 square miles of rough country that includes desert, grasslands, pinyon and pine forests, 10,000-foot mountain ranges, and red canyon walls lining one of the ...
Gila Wilderness - US Forest Service
2024年5月29日 · The Gila Wilderness, located in southwestern New Mexico’s Gila National Forest, is a remarkable and vast expanse of protected land that holds a special place in the history of conservation and outdoor recreation in the United States.
Gila National Forest - Wikipedia
Gila National Forest is probably best known for Wilderness, containing 789,385 acres within three designated wilderness areas: the Gila Wilderness, Aldo Leopold Wilderness, and Blue Range Wilderness. The Gila Wilderness was the first area to bear …
Gila National Forest - Gila Wilderness - US Forest Service
The 559,688-acre Gila Wilderness, created in June 1924 at the urging of the great conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold, was the world's first designated wilderness and also New Mexico's largest wilderness.
2003年4月5日 · The Gila Wilderness is a backpacker’s paradise, covering 558,014 acres of unspoiled, mountainous country in southwestern New Mexico. The following information will describe the opportunities awaiting you and give tips on how to make your backpacking experience a safe one, while leaving minimal impact on this wilderness.
Gila Wilderness - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (U.S.
2012年4月5日 · Gila Wilderness. Scenic view up the Middle Fork of the Gila River. The monument is surrounded by the Gila National Forest and lies within the rugged Gila Wilderness, the nation's first wilderness area. The Gila National Forest is administered by …
What does it mean to be ‘wild’? Inside the Gila Wilderness area.
2023年5月31日 · Hidden canyons and high meadows distinguish the Gila Wilderness, land once inhabited by the Apache. In 1924, the Forest Service designated it as the world’s first “wilderness area,” where ...
Backpacking in the Gila - U.S. National Park Service
2024年9月13日 · Backpacking in the region around the Gila Cliff Dwellings offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wild beauty and rich history of the Gila Wilderness. Whether you’re exploring historic cabins, following ancient trails, or ascending to breathtaking vistas, this area promises an adventure that will leave you with lasting memories.