Wilderness · New Mexico
Gila Wilderness
The world’s first designated wilderness
TypeWilderness
StateNew Mexico
Best seasonSpring & fall
Don’t missGila Cliff Dwellings
Set aside in 1924 as the first wilderness on earth, the Gila is a rugged maze of canyons, hot springs, and cliff dwellings in southwest New Mexico. Wolves were reintroduced here; it still feels primeval.
What to see
- Gila Cliff Dwellings
- Jordan Hot Springs
- Gila River hike
- Mogollon ghost town
- Catwalk Recreation Area
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