74 Mountain #153 Trailhead
Trailhead for Mogollon Trail #153 and access into the southwestern portion of the Gila Wilderness. Nine (9) miles of this trail, from trailhead to junction with Trail Canyon Trail was logged in the summer of 2017. This trail is a great access to the wilderness from Gila/Cliff region. It provides access to Mogollon Baldy. Mogollon Creek is still a lush place to hike despite some flooding.
General Information
Year-round
Parking is available overnight; occupancy and use at the trailhead is dawn to dusk.
No pass required
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Please do not camp in trailhead parking areas. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be leashed in the trailhead
Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest.
Address: Hwy 180 S, 18 Ranger Station Rd., P.O. Box 8 Glenwood, NM 88309
Phone: (575) 539-2481
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 33.13054276
Longitude: -108.60863495
Elevation
5292
Directions
From U.S. Highway 180 near Aldo Leopold Vista Picnic Area, between mileposts 62 and 63, turn west onto Sacaton Road. Proceed 16.5 miles to Catron County Road 2-6, the Nine-Sixteen Road. Turn east onto Nine-Sixteen Road and proceed approximately 6 miles to the trailhead
Parking
Limited parking
Facility and Amenity Information
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Equestrian facilities not provided
