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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Gila

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#13 of 123 in Nature in New Mexico
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a U.S. National Monument created to protect Mogollon cliff dwellings in the Gila Wilderness on the headwaters of the Gila River in southwest New Mexico. The 533-acre (2.16 km2) national monument was established by President Theodore Roosevelt through executive proclamation on November 16, 1907. It is located in the extreme southern portion of Catron County. Visitors can access the monument by traveling northbound from Silver City, New Mexico, 45 miles (72 km) on NM 15.

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  • Interesting but a long drive for a one mile hike. The visitors center is open - not sure why they list it here as closed. We watched the park movie then drove 1 mile to the hike. Ranger at the... 
    Interesting but a long drive for a one mile hike. The visitors center is open - not sure why they list it here as closed. We watched the park movie then drove 1 mile to the hike. Ranger at the...  more »
  • Absolutely 100% recommend! The drive to the monument is curvy, twisty with breathtaking views with every turn! Go slow, enough the views, get out and breath the fresh air! The hike to the monument is....  more
    Absolutely 100% recommend! The drive to the monument is curvy, twisty with breathtaking views with every turn! Go slow, enough the views, get out and breath the fresh air! The hike to the monument is....  more »
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  • Loved every minute of my little hike here. Looking at all the Cliff Dwellings and rock formations. It’s super cool to be able to be up in the dwellings and see how they lived. The rangers and volunteers are so helpful. Be aware of snakes on your walk, stick to the trails and do not wander. Tell the ranger station of any snakes you encounter and please don’t try to be a hero and move the snakes. Be cautious and careful and leave that up to the experts. Remember, they really won’t bother you unless you attempt to “poke the bear”, please don’t poke the bear!
  • The area is fascinating. I went and saw the caves first, nothing like it, pictures do not do it justice. Rod was the guide that helped me out in the beginning explaining the trail, very informative and knowledgeable. Rory was another volunteer on site at the caves that shared specific info of the area itself. I then hiked into Little Bear Canyon not a hard trail but some points are more intermediate difficulty.

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