キャトロン郡周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

This trail takes you to and from the famous cliff dwellings of Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. It's very well-maintained but still a rough surface to walk on, including some stone steps along the way.

This bridge takes you across the river to see the cliff dwellings on its south side. You don't need to worry about motorized vehicles or bikers here; only foot traffic is allowed in this wilderness area.

Quemado lake is gorgeous from all angles! There is a bench along the trail where you can rest and enjoy the beauty of the area. Interpretive signs explain some of the birds that inhabit the lake area.

The canyon becomes narrower and rockier until coming to the area known as “the Box” with the river running through the gorge. Here the walls begin to rise and press in. There is little or no bank. Jump in and enjoy the adventure!

The Grapevine Campground is a free tent camping campground with vault toilets and nearby treatable water. If trying to gain access to the trail leading to Melanie Hot Springs, you have the option to either wade across the river under the bridge or to walk the pavement across the bridge.

Melanie Hot Springs is a collection of small pools of water bordering the Gila River. These warm pools are not as frequented as the nearby Jordan and Gila Hot Springs and serve as a quiet getaway spot. Located on an alternate route of the CDT, the trail passing by these hot springs is often utilized without users even being aware of the trail destination.

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About a 1 mile walk along and through the water of the shallow Middle Fork Gila River emerges a small stream of very hot water which hot springs enthusiasts channel into 5 pools built by hot springs enthusiasts from the river rocks after the rainy season