New Mexico · Hiking · Gila Wilderness

Flying V

4.0 mi
round trip
299 ft
climb
7,769 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Flying V open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Flying V, 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.

Flying V is a 4-mile out-and-back hike in the Gila Wilderness, part of the Reserve Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The trail rises from a low point of 7,475 feet to a high of 7,769 feet, a climb of about 300 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and allows horses, but not bikes. It works well as a day trip in the wilderness, and the trail is open year-round. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Luna put May highs around 75°F and October highs around 71°F, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 14 and 15 a month. Canyon Creek is about 1.4 miles away, and Aeroplane Mesa Trail #705 is about 3.1 miles off. Snow Lake, about 5.8 miles away, offers fishing, and the Middle Fork Gila River, about 6.4 miles away, is a canoeing option.