# Gila National Forest Wilderness

**Location:** Silver City, NM | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 150+ miles

**GPS:** 33.2234, -108.5345

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** April - November

3.3 million acres of remote wilderness in southwestern New Mexico. Deep river canyons, ancient cliff dwellings, and hot springs accessible only by rugged forest roads.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Hidden Gem • **Rating:** 4.7/5

**Highlights:** 3.3 million acres, Cliff dwellings, Hot springs, River canyons, True wilderness

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/gila-forest-trails