This was a 6 day backpacking trip in New Mexico's Gila Wilderness in June of 2019 - involving the middle fork and west fork of the Gila River. On days 1 & 2 I travel up the middle fork of the Gila River to The Meadows. On day 3 I climb up the mesa to ponderosa pine country, visit Prior Cabin, climb to the top of Jackson Mesa and camp at Lilly Park. On Day 4 I drop down into the west fork of the Gila River and travel along the river for another couple days before completing the loop at the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

I was impressed and taken with the Gila Wilderness. It holds a diverse array of river canyons with perennial flowing water, towering golden spires and deep canyon walls. Up above are ponderosa forests, grassland parks, sub-alpine mountains and stunning vistas. I hope you enjoy.

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