Little Creek Trail #161
This trail provides a connecting route to remote parts of the wilderness.
The 8.6-mile (one way) Little Creek Trail #161 provides a connecting route to remote parts of the wilderness. From Granny Mountain Trail #160 at Little Creek, Little Creek Trail #161 heads west along the drainage. Little Creek is a long, shallow valley with open grassy parks and stands of ponderosa pine. The valley is wide enough to offer privacy for camping away from the trail. At its upper end, Trail #161 intersects Turkey Creek Trail #155, providing access to upper Turkey Creek or to the southern expanse of McKenna Park by crossing over the Diablo Range. Trail #161, Turkey Creek Trail #155, and Miller Springs Trail #159 can be linked to make a three- to four-day loop trip.
This trail is located entirely within the Gila Wilderness, so please remember to follow all wilderness ethics guidelines. Make sure to Leave No Trace.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities
General Information
Closest Stores:
Silver City is 43 miles from the trail head and provides auto services, gas, groceries, lodging, restaurants, and shopping
Connecting Trails:
Granny Mountain Trail #160
EE Canyon Trail #163
Little Creek Cutoff Trail #789
Turkey Creek Trail #155
Not applicable
There is no fee for use of this trail
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Stream, Spring. Water quality is not tested. It is advisable to filter or treat all drinking water
This trail is designated for non-motorized, non-mechanized uses.
All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.224697, -108.251724 at Woody's Corral Trailhead
Parking
There is plenty of parking for hikers and those with horse trailers at Woody's Corral
Directions
Follow New Mexico Highway 15 north from Silver City to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Little Creek Trail has no trailhead at the road. To access its eastern terminus, follow Granny Mountain Trail #160, starting at Woody's Corral Trailhead about one mile before the entry station to the Cliff Dwellings. It's about a 4.25 mile hike from the trailhead to Trail #161 in Little Creek.
The travel time to the Woody's Corral Trailhead is 1 hour, 45 min.
