ギラ山脈のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Deep in Bear Valley, you will find the source of the beautiful Little Blue Creek that is anything little, as it spans several kilometers until it reaches Blue River, further south. Take a break and enjoy this peaceful oasis!

At the 8,550-foot summit of Bear Mountain, you will find some of the best views in the entire Blue Range Mountains! It is a 5.5 mile (ca. 9 km), 3,000 foot climb, but well worth it. Covered in pine trees, every once in a while there will be breaks in the trees where you can enjoy some views of the surrounding area.

Chitty Falls is one of those places that is difficult to get to but well worth the effort. A steep descent and a difficult climb are rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views at the top of the Mogollon Rim. Sounds of rushing water and the lush green landscape welcome you as you approach the waterfall.

The trail is generally in pretty good shape and easy to follow, but the descent to the bottom of the drainage is extremely steep for the last 1/2 mile, then it drops into the riparian area. Extra care may be needed around junctions to locate the trail. This trail has the potential to be a real gem in the fall months.

Located in the ponderosa pine and oak forest, entering the Blue Range Primitive Area, you drop over 400 meters, following a canyon to its junction with Strayhorse Creek. The Ponderosa Pine has a distinctive bark. After reaching maturity, the trees have yellow to orange-red bark in broad plates with black crevices.

Holt Mountain is an unassuming peak situated just south of Reserve, New Mexico, standing at 9,783 feet. The ridge of the peak was affected by the 2012 Whitewater Baldy Complex Fire. With a little navigating around blowdowns, the peak is approachable from numerous directions with the shortest approach being via the Holt-Apache Trail to the southwest.