Langstroth Trail #302

Current Conditions

Open

The 4-mile (one way) Langstroth Trail #302 connects Mogollon Trail #153 with Mogollon Baldy Trail #152. Trail #302 follows a zigzagging path, climbing and descending ridges and valleys, beginning in Rawmeat Creek and crossing Trail Creek and Langstroth Canyon to end at Mogollon Baldy Trail #152, overlooking White Creek Canyon.

This trail is located almost entirely within the Gila Wilderness, so please remember to follow all wilderness ethics guidelines. Make sure to Leave No Trace.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#302

Accessibility

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

General Information

Closest Services:
The nearest services are in Reserve, New Mexico, 40 miles north from Willow Creek Trailhead.

Connecting Trails:
Mogollon Trail #153
Mogollon Baldy Trail #152

Open year-round

There is no fee for use of this trail.

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

Filter water from flowing streams when encountered.

This trail is designated for non-motorized, non-mechanized uses.

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

Contact Phone: 575-536-2250

Address: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

33.399970, -108.583400 at Willow Creek Trailhead

33.22975159, -108.2654953 at West Fork Trailhead

Parking

Ample parking at area trailheads

Directions

Trail #302 is best accessed from West Fork Trail #151.

Trail 151 has a trailhead at the south and north boundaries of the wilderness. The southern trailhead is at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument 1.5 miles from the Visitor Center. Follow NM 15 north from Silver City to the Cliff Dwellings. The travel time is 1 hour, 45 min.

The second trail head is at Willow Creek on the north wilderness boundary. It may not be accessible in the early spring if forest roads are closed due to snow. From the town of Reserve follow Forest Road 141 then FR 28 to Willow Creek. Travel time about 1hour, 45 minutes. From the town of Glenwood follow NM 159 to Willow Creek. This road is not recommended for horse trailers. Travel time about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Check with the Reserve or Glenwood Ranger Districts for more information.