Gila Cliff Dwellings Loop in Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, NM

Hike Gila Cliff Dwellings Loop Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, NM

Class 1 1.2 miles Minimal gain <1 hr Loop Apr 7, 2016
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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is a small plot of protected land in the heart of The Gila, where ancient dwellings are preserved amongst the cliffs, remnants of the Mogollon culture. I decided to hike the short Cliff Dwellings Loop, which visits the ruins via a pretty canyon called Cliff Dweller Canyon. A ladder and stairs provide access to some rooms, while others are accessible on the ground-level. The hike is short and sweet, but the scenery is nice and it's always fun to break up adventuring with some human history.

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Starting along the Cliff Dwelling Loop.
Starting along the Cliff Dwelling Loop.
At the base of the cliffs.
At the base of the cliffs.
You can see the dwellings ahead from within the canyon.
You can see the dwellings ahead from within the canyon.
Approaching the dwellings along the base of the cliffs.
Approaching the dwellings along the base of the cliffs.
Very cool historic remains.
Very cool historic remains.
A ladder to ascend to an upper room.
A ladder to ascend to an upper room.
View into the canyon from the dwellings.
View into the canyon from the dwellings.
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Descending along the trail to complete the loop.
Descending along the trail to complete the loop.

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