New Mexico · Hiking

Apache Cr. Interp.

1.2 mi
round trip
170 ft
climb
6,682 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Apache Cr. Interp. open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Apache Cr. Interp., so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Apache Cr. Interp. is a short, easy hike in the Reserve Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The route is about 1.2 miles long and rises roughly 170 feet from a low point of 6,498 feet to a high of 6,682 feet. It is an out-and-back trail on natural surface, and it is open year-round. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August average in the low 90s. The trail is open to both horses and bikes. For more time on foot, Walk in the Past Trail #616 and Walk in the Past are about 4 miles away. The Tularosa River, a canoeing route, is about 2 miles off.

Local outfitters

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