New Mexico · Hiking

Dillion Mountain

6.5 mi
round trip
1,250 ft
climb
8,147 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Caution today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 2 h ago

Is Dillion Mountain open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Dillion Mountain, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

Dillion Mountain is a hard hike of about 6.5 miles on an out-and-back route in the Quemado Ranger District of Gila National Forest in southern New Mexico. The trail gains about 1,250 feet, carrying you from roughly 6,900 feet to the summit at about 8,150 feet. The route is on natural surface, and it allows both horses and bikes. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Luna, which sits about 1,100 feet below the summit, show May highs around 75°F and October highs near 71°F. July and August are the wettest months, with about 14 to 15 days of precipitation each. The nearest neighbor is Freeman Mountain, about a mile away. Upper Cottonwood is roughly 2 miles off, and Warm Springs and Frisco Box are both within about 5 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.