Walking X Ranch Road

Walking X Ranch Road is a short, easy outing in the Silver City Ranger District of Gila National Forest in southwestern New Mexico. The route is an out-and-back of about 0.22 miles, with a total elevation gain of about 10 feet, so it's a gentle walk that fits easily into a longer day on the forest roads and trails around town. The trailhead is at the C Bar - Cdnst Trailhead, and the Forest Service manages the land. The climb is minimal, with the low point at about 6,071 feet and the high at about 6,098 feet, so the walk is more about the setting than the effort. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby White Signal weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs around 72°F, while July and August bring the most wet days of the year. The Continental Divide Trail passes about 2.1 miles away, and Gold Hill Road and Gold Gulch Road are both within about 3 miles. The Chisom Trail is roughly 4.9 miles off.