Contact Info
- Phone:
- 575-539-2481
Basics
- Length:
- 12 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate
- Time:
- 7 - 8 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9132 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 9132 feet to 10770 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 1638 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
This trail is known as the Crest Trail because it generally follows the crest of the Mogollon Mountains from Sandy Point to Mogollon Baldy. Most of this trail is in old growth mixed conifer and offers some of the most spectacular views of the Gila National Forest. There is a fire look-out tower located at Mogollon Baldy.
High Elevation trail with spectacular views of the Gila.
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Ample parking at trailhead. Restroom facility as well as camping area at Sandy Point.
The closest town is Glenwood (25 miles)from trailhead. Services available: lodging, gas, food and phone. Alma (21 miles from trailhead). Services available: gas, diesel, phone.
Bead spring- generally a good reliable spring. Hummingbird spring- fluctuates from dry to good
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Silver City to Glenwood via Highway 180. Go north out of Glenwood 5 miles to Highway 159. Take Highway 159 to Sandy Point (approx. 20 miles or 1 hour).