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Christie Trail #806

The 1.6-mile Christie Trail #806 leads from the end of Forest Road 142C, off of Forest Road 142 (Loco Mountain Road) across Christie Canyon into the Gila Wilderness, ending at the Sam Martin Trail #23 and Cassidy Trail #25 intersection. It is 1.5 miles to reach the wilderness boundary, and another 0.1 mile to the trail intersection.

Current Conditions
Open

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#806

Accessibility

This trail is not constructed for accessibility by people with disabilities.

General Information

Closest Services:
Approximately 60 miles to fuel, food, and other necessities at Reserve, NM.

Connecting Trails:
Sam Martin Trail #23
Cassidy Trail #25

Open year-round.

There is no fee for use of this trail.

Permits are required for commercial and organized groups entering the forest.

There is no reliable water along this trail.

This trail is designated for non-motorized uses.

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

Contact Phone: 575-894-6678

Black Range Office Building

Address: 1804 N. Date Street, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901
Phone: (575) 894-6678
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Closed on federal holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

33.40395, 108.27546389 at end of Forest Road 142C

Parking

Ample parking at end of Forest Road 142C

Directions

This campground is about 90 miles from Truth or Consequences. From Interstate 25 north of Truth or Consequences, follow New Mexico Highway 52 west 37 miles to New Mexico Highway 59 and turn left. Continue west on Highway 59 for 31 miles to Beaverhead Workcenter. Turn left onto Forest Road 150 at Beaverhead and proceed approximately one mile to County Road 59, and continue approximately 12 miles and turn south (left) onto Forest Road 142C. Proceed south on 142C to its end, approximately 0.30 miles.


 

Additional Information

Operated By

US Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 25th, 2025