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Airstrip Mesa Trail #35

Current Conditions
Open

The 4.2-mile Airstrip Mesa Trail #35 connects from Forest Road 210 up and over a ridge to the west and across Forest Road 4025P. From here, the trail descends into Trout Creek, crosses the creek, and ends at the east end of Forest Road 4020Z. Continuing west on the forest road leads to Forest Road 19.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#35

Accessibility

This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.

General Information

Closest Services:
It is approximately 27 miles to the nearest food, fuel, and beverage services in Reserve, NM.

Connecting Trails:
Trout Creek Trail #351

Open year-round

There is no fee for use of this trail

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

Water is not generally available along this trail. Boil, filter, or treat water drawn from natural sources.

This trail is designated for non-motorized uses.

All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.

Contact Phone: 575-773-4678

Quemado Office Building

Address: #3 Lyle Loop, P.O. Box 159 Quemado, NM 87829
Phone: (575) 773-4678
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Water is not generally available along this trail. Boil, filter, or treat water drawn from natural sources.

Parking

Limited roadside parking along the Frisco Box Road.

Directions

From Reserve, head west on New Mexico Highway 12 and proceed 7 miles to US Highway 180 and turn west (right). Proceed 13 miles to Luna and turn right onto Reynolds Ave, continuing straight ahead on Forest Road 19. Proceed 3.8 miles and turn east (right) onto Frisco Box Road. Proceed 2.6 miles to the trailhead.

Additional Information

Operated By

US Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 18, 2025