New Mexico · Hiking · Gila Wilderness

Sam Martin

7.7 mi
round trip
937 ft
climb
8,063 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Sam Martin open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Sam Martin is a hard hike in the Gila Wilderness, part of the Wilderness Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico. The trail is an out-and-back route of about 7.7 miles, with a one-way elevation gain of 937 feet, from a low point of 7,214 feet to a high of 8,063 feet. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail is on natural surface and allows horses, but not bikes. It 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. Several other trails start close by, including Homestead, Sam Martin Trail #23 and Green Fly Trail #26, all within a mile. Wolf Hollow Campground is about 8 miles away.

Local outfitters

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