Circle Seven Trail #106
Circle Seven Trail #106 ascends along Circle Seven Creek north of Hermosa into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness and up to the Continental Divide, climbing from 6,500 feet at the trailhead to 9,500 feet over 6.8 miles (one way) of trail. The first 2.2 miles climb gently to the Wilderness boundary, with the trail growing steeper as it approaches the Continental Divide. The first 2.2-mile section of trail outside the wilderness boundary is open to bicycles.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
This trail is not constructed for accessibility by people with disabilities.
General Information
Closest Services:
Approximately 20 miles to fuel and basic food/water necessities in Winston, NM.
Connecting Trails:
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74
Open year-round
There is no fee for use of this trail
Permits are required for commercial and organized groups entering the forest.
Filter water from stream when running.
This trail is designated for non-motorized uses. Bicycles are prohibited on those portions of trail within the Aldo Leopold Wilderness.
All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
Contact Phone: 575-894-6678
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
33.203087, -107.749588 at Circle Seven Trailhead
Parking
Ample parking at end of Forest Road 730.
Directions
From Highway 52 at Winston, turn left onto Republic Road for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto St. Cloud Road and follow it 5.5 miles to Forest Road 157 (Hermosa Road). Turn left, following Hermosa Road approximately 12 miles to Forest Road 730. Turn right and follow Forest Road 730 to its end at Circle Seven Trailhead.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
