Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Ever wonder what life was like over 750 years ago? Come join a ranger to learn more about the daily lives of the peole who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings. 

Meet at the picnic area behind the bookstore at the trailhead for the cliff dwellings.

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Life in the Cliff Dwellings

Ever wonder what life was like over 750 years ago? Come join a ranger to learn more about the daily lives of the peole who built the Gila Cliff Dwellings. 

Meet at the picnic area behind the bookstore at the trailhead for the cliff dwellings.

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Environmental Ethics in the Gila: Aldo Leopold’s Land Ethic

This interactive program introduces Aldo Leopold’s connection to the Gila and his influential Land Ethic. Visitors will explore Leopold’s environmental ethic and reflect on what it means to understand the Gila as a living ecosystem rather than a resource.

Meet at the picnic area behind the WNP bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Gila Bird and Nature Walk

Grab your binoculars (if you have them) and join us on a walk through the wild Gila on a search for birds, wildlife and flowers. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring water. We will be walking around on trails and sometimes on pavement. 

Meet in front of the bookstore at the trailhead for the Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Guided Walk of Dwellings

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural a......More

Allow at least 30 minutes to hike up to the cliff dwellings. The trail leading to the dwellings is about 1/2 mile over rocky and uneven terrain with 180-foot elevation gain.Join a ranger on a 45-minute guided walk of the cliff dwellings to learn more about the natural and cultural history of the Gila Forks region. Wear sturdy hiking boots and bring only water.Meet up at the cliff dwellings.

Meet up at the cliff dwellings.