Recreation area

74 Mountain #153 Trailhead

Gila National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Trailhead for Mogollon Trail #153 and access into the southwestern portion of the Gila Wilderness. Nine (9) miles of this trail, from trailhead to junction with Trail Canyon Trail) was logged in the summer of 2017. This trail is a great access to the wilderness from Gila/Cliff region. It provides access to Mogollon Baldy. Mogollon Creek is still a lush place to hike despite some flooding.

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74 Mountain #153 Trailhead doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby New Mexico campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.