Welcome to the Gila National Forest - US Forest Service
Oct 10, 2024 · The Gila National Forest has over three million acres of forested hills, majestic mountains, and range land. It is probably best known for its wilderness areas, in particular the Gila Wilderness - the first wilderness in the United States.
Gila National Forest - Gila Wilderness - US Forest Service
The 559,688-acre Gila Wilderness, created in June 1924 at the urging of the great conservation pioneer Aldo Leopold, was the world's first designated wilderness and also New Mexico's largest wilderness.
Gila Wilderness - US Forest Service
May 29, 2024 · Covering over 558,000 acres of rugged and diverse terrain, the Gila Wilderness is known for its stunning landscapes, including deep canyons, high mountain peaks and the Gila River, which meanders through its heart.
History of the Gila Wilderness - US Forest Service
The Gila Wilderness is a place where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty and walk in the footsteps of prehistoric Indians, the Apache and the settlers of long ago, where natural systems can function, and the diversity of plant and animal species can be maintained.
Gila National Forest - Special Places - US Forest Service
The wilderness areas on the Gila comprise a vast, roadless realm astride the Black, Mogollon, Diablo, and Blue mountain ranges, varying from grassland foothills upward through juniper woodland, ponderosa pine, and then spruce-fir forests on the high peaks.
100 Years of the Gila Wilderness - US Forest Service
Jul 12, 2024 · The answer: the 2024 Centennial Anniversary of the Gila Wilderness, the first designated Wilderness in the world! The story of the Gila Wilderness is intrinsically tied to the vision and foresight of Aldo Leopold, a pioneering conservationist and a …
Gila National Forest - History & Culture - US Forest Service
The Gila Wilderness is a place where visitors can enjoy the natural beauty and walk in the footsteps of prehistoric Indians, the Apache and the settlers of long ago, where natural systems can function, and the diversity of plant and animal species can be maintained.
Gila National Forest - Maps & Publications - US Forest Service
Resourceful maps of the Gila National Forest in New Mexico, including wildernesses.
Gila National Forest - Hiking - US Forest Service
Hiking in Wilderness Areas. The Gila National Forest has hundreds of miles of trails for hikers. From a smooth path through the deep forest to a challenging ascent of the headwaters of the Gila River, opportunities abound for most experience levels.
Gila National Forest - News & Events - US Forest Service
Jan 3, 2024 · The Gila is the birthplace of Wilderness. SILVER CITY, NM, January 2, 2024 – The Gila National Forest kicks off 2024 as a year of celebration of the world’s first Wilderness. The Gila Wilderness was designated on June 3, 1924. The forest will host events and observations honoring all that is wilderness, in recognition of the centennial ...