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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument


Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Highway 15 / 35 Gila National Forest
NM 88061
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“Walking a Dream of Desolation” New York Times (free registration required)
“36 Hours In: Silver City, N.M.” New York Times (free registration required)
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
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Surrounded by Gila National Forest and at the edge of Gila Wilderness, this area contains dwellings of the Mogollon Indians who lived here in the 13th...... more » Surrounded by Gila National Forest and at the edge of Gila Wilderness, this area contains dwellings of the Mogollon Indians who lived here in the 13th century. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site
Address: Highway 15 / 35
Gila National Forest NM 88061
Tel: 505-536-9461 or 505-536-9344

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“incredible to see”
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4 of 5 stars
MarlaB 27 contributions
Hartland, Michigan
Apr 14, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

It is truly amazing that hundreds of years ago people actually built and lived in these dwellings. It is a short walk to the dwellings. Bring your camera and water. You can climb ladders and look inside the homes and explore a bit. There are no railings when you walk along the homes so be careful because it's a long... more

“Amazing!”
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5 of 5 stars
ktowntravllr 49 contributions
Kingston, Canada
Jul 2, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We camped in the Upper Scorpion Campground. Nice clean and quiet site. And it was free!! They had a fire/stove ban starting the next day, but it didn't effect us at all - we didn't want a fire and had planned a cold cereal breakfast anyway. The drive up from Silver City is quite something. Lots of twists and turns,... more

“Great Place to Visit”
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5 of 5 stars
Mookait 8 contributions
Sydney
May 28, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I visited the Cliff Dwellings on a sunny May Monday. The road to the dwellings was very scenic and enjoyable. The walk up to the dwellings was easy and absolutely beautiful. The surrounding area was so green and so tranquil. Don't rush this walk - take time to absorb your surroundings and to see and hear the birds. The dwellings... more

“Excellent tour with knowledgable guide-fascinating-easy climb”
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5 of 5 stars
WhiteRaven 1 contribution
Portland, Oregon
Mar 1, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

Visited Gila Cliff Dwellings as a day trip from Casitas de Gila outside of Gila (the one near Cliff NM). Trip time is correct. Came back Hwy 35--much easier driving. Older person with a new hip and wife took guided tour. Had no trouble with climb to dwellings or ladders within. Our guide made this a memorable visit with his... more

“A Quiet Lesson in Native American Antiquity”
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Juneau, Alaska
May 26, 2003
9/10 found this review helpful

I visited Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in late winter of 1992. The highway from Silver City to the monument was narrow with many curves, and there was a light covering of snow along the upper reaches of the highway, but since I wasn't in a hurry the trek didn't pose any unusual hazards. There was no traffic on the... more

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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Address

Highway 15 / 35, Gila National Forest, NM 88061
Tel: 505-536-9461 or 505-536-9344