An Underrated Magical Hiking Trail In New Mexico Only In Your State

Have you been feeling like taking a new hike recently? Hiking in New Mexico, you’re prepared for rough terrain and little to no foliage cover. Most days, it’s just you, the sun, and the ground beneath your feet. It’s always important to bring enough water, tell someone where you’re going and when you expect to be back, and other important things. This magical hiking trail will take a while to traverse, but is beautiful enough to hike despite the struggle. Grab your bucket list, and mark this one down for a long hike idea in the future.

Out in the Gila Wilderness near Silver City, you’ll find a lot of natural beauty of the New Mexico type. Nature-sculpted rocks, shrubs, and reptiles are all part of the experience.

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This almost 11-mile trail runs out and back amongst the rocky ground, making for a decently difficult hike. Even with the difficulty, the reward of finishing it is worthwhile because the scenery is simply stunning.

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Along the path, small caves and weather-dug areas hide in plain sight. If you pay close enough attention, you can find things that many hikers may miss.

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This secluded hike is less popular than most trails in this area, so you might be completely alone on the trail during quieter hours of the day.

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Backpacking and camping are always fun, and you can even take your dog to hike alongside you. With four legged friends, hikes are much less lonely.

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The trail isn’t really maintained well, and may be overgrown in areas, so prepare to wear your sturdy shoes. As long as you’re careful and aware of the river, things should go smoothly.

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If you’d like to bookmark this trail for a future trip, you can find the trail map, a local weather forecast, and reviews from previous hikers on the Turkey Creek Hot Springs page on AllTrails.

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Address: Gila Wilderness, Silver City, NM 88061, USA