Silver City RV Park
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Iron
New Mexico
New Mexico
Free — you'll pick up right here.
1.2 mi
Distance
662 ft
Gain
No verdict for this trail
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What we do know
Inside Gila National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Why you'll love it
Quick trip — under 2 mi
Out & back
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 662 ft
- Highest point
- 7,068 ft
- Lowest point
- 6,348 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Iron Trail is a short out-and-back hike in the Iron area of New Mexico, offering a quick outdoor excursion for hikers of all abilities. This brief trail provides an accessible way to explore the local landscape and is ideal for those seeking a short walk without significant elevation gain.
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Burro Mountain Homestead RV Park
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