GILA NATIONAL FOREST, NEW MEXICO

After coffee Peggy returns to the hot springs for another soak.  We spend the afternoon at the Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument.  This monument is a small site of just 553 acres, and contains the ruins of  cave dwellings built in five cliff alcoves by the Mogollon peoples between 1275 and 1300. The dwellings overlook the Gila river.  The famous Apache Geronimo was born at the headwaters of the Gila in 1829.

Next we negotiate the 45 miles of forest service road toward Silver City.  It's a paved single lane that is not recommended for RVs.  Now is when I wish I had my motorcycle.  We have fast food for supper and park for the night at a Walmart (again).

Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument

Gila Cliff Dwelling

Plaque representing Geronimo's birth place.

Read and take notice.

Gila River

Ask Mitch?

Love these scenic views.

Beautiful!