Iron Gate

No potable water at this campground/trailhead.Situated above 9,000 feet, Iron Gate Trailhead provides the closest access to panoramic views of the Pecos Wilderness via Hamilton Mesa Trail 249. Uses: hiking, backpacking, horseback riding. Facilities: vaulted toiled, trash bins, andinformation board. Parking for vehicles and trailers.Special Instructions:Forest Road 223 is rough and recommended only for high clearance vehicles. Users are encouraged to recycle and pack out trash. Please visit the Leave No Trace website for more information about frontcountry and backcountry outdoor ethics at www.lnt.org.