| What is it? |
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument preserves the ancient cliffside homes of the Mogollon people! |
| What makes it beautiful? |
These five caves are nestled up in a canyon at the headwaters of the Gila River, so the trail runs along a little stream through lush forest until it opens up to view the dwellings themselves. From inside the dwellings, there are magnificently framed views of the surrounding canyon, along with ancient preserved art! You can climb up on ladders and peer into the rooms to imagine what life was like when the Mimbres people called this place home! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? |
HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? |
On NM-15, 18.5 miles north of NM-35
Silver City, NM 88061
From Albuquerque: ~259mi (417km) — 4.4hrs
From Las Cruces: ~157mi (253km) — 2.7hrs
From Roswell: ~328mi (528km) — 5.5hrs
From Santa Fe: ~321mi (517km) — 5.4hrs |
| When should I go? |
The park is open daily from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, except on major holidays! The visitor center is open from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM! |
