Tige Canyon Trail #91
The 3-mile (one way) Tige Canyon Trail #91 heads west up Tige Canyon from the WS Mountain Trail in the Blue Range Wilderness. The trail climbs gently along the canyon bottom, gaining about 800 feet in elevation over the 3-mile (one way) trail. Hikers are treated with canyon views and interesting rock features.
This trail is located entirely within the Blue Range Wilderness, so please remember to follow all wilderness ethics guidelines. Make sure to Leave No Trace.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
Trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
General Information
Closest services:
The nearest food, beverage, and fuel services are located 18 miles northeast from Pueblo Park Trailhead in Reserve, NM.
Connecting Trails:
WS Mountain Trail #43
Open year-round. Conditions may be hot and dry during summer, and subject to flash-flooding during monsoonal rains.
There is no fee for use of this trail.
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Springs and streams. Water is not tested for quality. Treating or filtering native waters is recommended.
This trail is designated for non-motorized and non-mechanized uses.
All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
Contact Phone: 575-539-2481
Address: Hwy 180 S, 18 Ranger Station Rd., P.O. Box 8 Glenwood, NM 88309
Phone: (575) 539-2481
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.590435, -108.960945 at WS Mountain Trailhead
Parking
Ample parking at WS Mountain Trailhead
Directions
From the town of Reserve follow Forest Road 141 to approximately 35 miles and turn south toward Negrito on County Road 28 for 9.5 miles, then turn east on Catron County Road 021 for approximately 10 miles to Aeroplane Mesa Campground and Trailhead. Travel time about 2 hours.
From the town of Glenwood follow US Highway 180 approximately 4 miles north and turn east onto New Mexico Highway 159 for approximately 30 miles, following it to Forest Road 28 for 6 miles, then turn east on Catron County Road 021. New Mexico Highway 159 is not recommended for horse trailers. Travel time about 2 hours.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
