The Top 5 Attractions in Gila Wilderness
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Gila Wilderness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gila Wilderness is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 22, 2025
Middle Fork of the Gila River
Highlight • River
Middle Fork Trail #157 branches off from Little Bear Canyon Trail #729 and crosses the Middle Fork Gila River here.
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Mogollon Baldy Fire Lookout
Highlight • Summit
Mogollon Baldy is a peak in the Mogollon Wilderness standing at 10,774 feet. On top of the peak sits two structures: a fire tower lookout and a smaller cabin. The …
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Black Mountain Lookout Tower
Highlight • Viewpoint
At 9,287 feet, Black Mountain sits on the border of the Gila Wilderness boundary. There is a small, inaccessible lookout tower at the top. Though much of the mountain is …
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Whitewater Baldy Approach
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Whitewater Baldy is the tallest standing mountain in the Mogollon Wilderness. The 10,899 foot mountain was the center of a major forest fire in 2012. Much of the forest was …
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Purgatory Chasm
Highlight • Gorge
The Purgatory Chasm is decorated with plant life due to the abundance of water in the area. This flora can be found on the forest floor and in some of …
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