Little Walnut-Gomez Peak Day Use Area
Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area for small or large groups and individuals/families. The area is generally open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset during spring, summer and fall; winter hours vary according to weather conditions.
The Silver City Ranger District offers three reservable large group picnic areas within the Gomez Peak – Little Walnut day use area, as well as individual picnic sites. All areas have vault toilets, picnic grills, and tables. In addition, the largest area also offers added amenities of a covered shelter, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.
Trailhead providing access to the Gomez Peak Trail System is a popular non-motorized use area for hikers or mountain bikers as a day use site.
Please NOTE: Water is not available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.
Please NOTE: Water is not available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.
Please NOTE: Water is not available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.
Trailhead on Little Walnut Road, north of the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak Day Use Area, for access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail #74 on the Gila