New Mexico · Hiking

Cox Canyon Road

9.7 mi
round trip
1,630 ft
climb
9,026 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Cox Canyon Road open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Cox Canyon Road, 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.

Cox Canyon Road is a hard hike in the Reserve Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The route is an out-and-back that climbs from a low point of 7,465 feet to a high of 9,026 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,630 feet over a round trip of about 19.5 miles. The trailhead is the Cox Canyon - CDNST Trailhead. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Alpine, Arizona, show May highs around 69°F and October highs around 64°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 13 to 15 a month. Cdt #74 starts just 0.1 mile away, and the Divide hike is about 1.4 miles off. Bursum Road and Wilson Canyon are both within about 9 miles.

Local outfitters

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