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New Mexico
13.4 mi
Distance
3,020 ft
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South Fork Whitewater
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South Fork Whitewater is a challenging 13.36-mile trek through the Gila Wilderness area, featuring significant elevation gain of 3,020 feet as it follows the scenic Whitewater Creek drainage. This hard-difficulty trail rewards hikers with pristine mountain streams, mixed conifer forests, and access to remote high-country terrain typical of southwestern New Mexico's rugged backcountry.
Whitewater Trail #207.1
~0 min drive
Steep 1.23-mile climb gaining nearly 1,000 feet in the Whitewater area.
Deloche
~5 min drive
Easy 1-mile walk with 338 ft elevation gain near Deloche.
Whitetail Canyon
~12 min drive
Scenic canyon hike with moderate elevation gain near Whitetail Canyon, New Mexico.
Crest
~14 min drive
Scenic 12.86-mile ridge crest hike with 1,766 ft elevation gain.
Powerhouse Trail #810
~1 min drive
Steep 0.82-mile climb with 804 ft elevation gain near historic powerhouse site.
Log Canyon
~6 min drive
Easy 2-mile canyon hike with 257 ft elevation gain near Log Canyon.
Bearwallow Creek
~15 min drive
Moderate creek-side hike with gentle grades and riparian scenery.
Catwalk National Recreation Trail #207P
~2 min drive
Historic mining catwalk above Whitewater Creek in the Gila National Forest.
Red Canyon
~9 min drive
Easy 0.69-mile walk through scenic red rock canyon formations.
Gold Dust Trail #41
~2 min drive
Steep 2.21-mile trail with 1,237 ft elevation gain near Gold Dust area.
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