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Glenwood Ranger District
Overview
The Glenwood Ranger District is managed for many multi-use purposes; hunting, fishing, hiking, ranching, camping and personal firewood cutting are among the activities. The district manages more than 525,448 acres of the Gila National Forest, including the western portion of the Gila Wilderness and the Blue Range Wilderness. The district has more than 322 miles of trail, offering diverse terrain and dramatic landscapes for the skilled hiker.
The Glenwood Ranger District has many attractions including the Aldo Leopold Vista, Mogollon Historic Area, and the Pueblo Park Campground. Additionally, the Glenwood Ranger District is home to the Catwalk National Recreation Trail and the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary in North America, located at Cosmic Campground.
Area Description
Location
Glenwood, a town of approximately 300 people, known for its spectacular views of the Mogollon Mountains, the Catwalk National Recreation Area and the ghost town of Mogollon, is tucked away in the southwest corner of the state, 65 miles north of Silver City. The elevation in Glenwood is approximately 4,770 feet, but the district ranges in elevations up to 10,535 feet.
Climate and Current Conditions
The majority of the Glenwood area landscape is considered high-desert. The summer temperatures average 50 to 98 degrees. Spring and fall temperatures average between 45 to 75 degrees and winter temperatures range from 25 to 55 degrees with a few colder days. Snow is anticipated in the Glenwood area only about 5 days per year, usually clearing off by mid-afternoon. Sunshine is abundant most all year round. Typically starting around July 4, the monsoon rains brings a wet season that lasts approximately two months.
For current conditions call (575) 539-2481.
Cultural and Recreation Opportunities
The active clubs in Glenwood include: Frisco Cowbelles, Mogollon Gun Club, Glenwood Women’s Club and the San Francisco 4-H Club. The community also has a volunteer library, community center and a community park. Recreational opportunities are plentiful. Hunting, hiking and backpacking, fishing, horseback riding and rock hounding are among the most popular outdoor activities.
The Whitewater Canyon Recreation Area which includes the Catwalk National Recreation Trail is a wonderful natural area that draws about 40,000 visitors a year.
Local history abounds as the stories of mining successes and Indian raids are told.
Medical
There is a local volunteer fire department as well as local ambulance service. The closest hospital is in Silver City. There are medical clinics in both Reserve (40 miles north) and Gila (36 miles south).
Transportation
Glenwood is about 4 hours from 4 major cities: Albuquerque, Phoenix, Tucson and El Paso.
Contact Information
Acting District Ranger: Bret Ruff
Address: P.O. Box 8, Glenwood, New Mexico, 88039
Phone: 575-539-2481
Fax: 575-539-2485
Directions: The district office is 0.25 mile south of Glenwood on the west side of Hwy 180
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