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Gila National Forest

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Overwhelming views and an amazing hike
Gila is beautiful!
Lots of waterfalls along the way on the hike
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Ranked #334 of 619 attractions in New Mexico
5.0 of 5 stars 1 Review
Description: More than three million acres of beautiful rugged landscape, and more wilderness than in any other national forest in the Southwest.
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“Snow in May?”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2011
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Gila is exceptionally beautiful. We took the road up through Mogollon, which is not for the feint of heart or anyone without 4 wheel drive. The sign at the base of the road said that the road was closed 17 miles up due to snow. This way May, we certainly didn't expect snow in May. Well, the road was indeed... More

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