This hike takes you up high in the Pinos Altos Range about 15 miles north of Silver City. The passable forest service gravel road is another several miles to the well marked trail. This is a hike for a hot summer day as you will be at over 8,000 ft elevation. The forest is full of large pines, firs and spruce trees. Ferns and other brush grow on the ground below. The hike is rather easy since it hugs the side of the slope and slowly ascends. Once you cross the ridge, you will be overlooking a vast panorama of the entire mining district of Grant County. The trail then descends more rapidly with some switchbacks. You may want to take it as far as you can knowing that you will have to hike back up the trail over the ridge to get back to the car. Well worth the drive!
About Me
- mkaragas
- I have lived in Silver City for 12+ years now and moved down here from Colorado. I co-owned an online stained and fused glass supplies business. We sold our glass supply business in 2008 and have started other business ventures. I received my real estate license in the Spring of 2009.
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