New Mexico · Hiking

Holt-Apache Trail #181

16.8 mi
round trip
5,547 ft
climb
10,436 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Holt-Apache Trail #181 open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Holt-Apache Trail #181, 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.

Holt-Apache Trail #181 is a long, steep out-and-back hike in the Gila Wilderness, part of the Glenwood Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and is rated expert, with a one-way distance of about 16.8 miles and a total elevation gain of 5,547 feet. The route climbs from a low point of about 6,400 feet to a high point of about 10,400 feet, making it a serious commitment for anyone planning a day on foot. The trail's length and climb mean it works best as a single, planned outing. The surrounding wilderness adds to the challenge, and the route's remoteness makes it a destination rather than a short addition to another hike. Several other trails sit within a few miles, including Iron Creek Trail #172, Little Dry Trail #180 and Golden Link Trail #218, each about 1.3 to 1.4 miles away. Whitewater Trail #207 is about 1.8 miles off.

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