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 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 …

The Gila is not only the nation’s first designated wilderness, it is also New Mexico’s largest wilderness area and offers exceptional opportunities for fishing, hiking, backpacking, …

May 29, 2024 · 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 …

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 …

May 15, 2023 · Tucked beyond New Mexican mountain ranges, the nation’s first official wilderness area offers a rugged, ancient world of hidden canyons. Zack Crockett, a wilderness …

The Gila Wilderness, located in southwestern New Mexico, is the first designated wilderness area in the world. Spanning over 558,000 acres, this vast landscape offers a unique blend of …

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 …

New Mexico’s Gila Wilderness was the first designated wilderness in 1924. Due to its size and early protection, the Gila Wilderness has many pristine places to tread lightly in. Huge wildfires …

At around 55 miles in length, the Gila Wilderness Loop provides a remarkable trail through one of the largest wilderness areas in America. The hike traverses both the West Fork of the Gila …