Additional Gila Trip Planning Resources
Black Range Information – This great resource includes information about trails, routes, flora, fauna and history of the Black Range.
Wilderness Need provides map and photos of their trips in the Gila – including the Gila Wilderness, Aldo Leopold Wilderness and Blue Range Wilderness
Leave No Trace – Learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace.
Additional Trail Info for New Mexico
Southern New Mexico Trail Alliance – Trails in Southern New Mexico
NMVFO – Trails throughout the state with a focus on central New Mexico
Celebration of our Mountains: ‘offers exciting adventures that are also educational and recreational. Our field trips and hikes are designed so that you can learn more about the natural history of our part of the vast Chihuahuan Desert. We explore our mountains, our river valley and the broad stretches of land many call “the desert”.
Socorro Trail information: Trail running, hiking and mountain biking trail information in addition to maps and resources. Update information and great resource!
Flora, Fauna and Landscape
Natural Resources around the Gila Cliff Dwellings (Center of the Gila Wilderness)