Recreation area

Pretty Canyon #121 Trailhead

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Trailhead for Pretty Canyon Trail #121.  This trailhead is a small pullout parking spot along Forest Road 152 (McKnight Rd.) across from the start of the Pretty Canyon Trail.  McKnight - #79 Black Range Crest Trailhead, just 0.3 mile further down the McKnight Rd. has much more parking space.

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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.