New Mexico · Hiking

Flying V Trail #706

5.1 mi
round trip
932 ft
climb
7,779 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Flying V Trail #706 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Flying V Trail #706, 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.

Flying V Trail #706 is a 10.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Gila Wilderness, part of the Wilderness Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The Forest Service manages the land, and the trail crosses wilderness boundaries, so plan on a full day on foot. The route starts at about 6,855 feet and climbs to roughly 7,779 feet, a gain of 932 feet one way. That makes it a hard hike, and the round trip adds up to about 10 miles of elevation change. 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. Several other trails sit close by. Aeroplane Mesa Trail #705 is about a mile away, and Clear Creek and Loco Mountain Trail #143 are within 3 miles. For time on the water, the Middle Fork Gila River is about 5 miles off.

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