Tige Rim Trail #90
From Bonanza Bill Trailhead on the Arizona side of the state line, hike south on Bonanza Bill Trail #23 to the Junction with Tige Rim Trail #90. Once you turn onto Trail 90 you leave the state of Arizona and the Blue Range Primitive Area, entering into the state of New Mexico and the Blue Range Wilderness. The 5.5-mile (one way) Trail #90 takes a relatively moderate grade as it winds though the ponderosa pines. After a few miles the trail will parallel a rock rim. From here users will be rewarded with excellent views over the Blue Range with the Mogollon Mountains of the Gila Wilderness in the background. The trail winds along the rim for a few miles before dropping at a little moderate gradient down to junction with Trail #23, near Bonanza Bill Flat where the trail ends. This trail is a moderately graded trail with excellent views, but no access to water. Users are advised to plan in advance and carry extra water with them.
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.
This trail is not routinely maintained. Primitive trail conditions are to be expected.
Specific Trail Information
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Accessibility
This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
General Information
Closest Services:
Food, fuel, lodging, and other limited services are available 30 miles northwest in Alpine, Arizona. Similar services are available 39 miles southeast in Glenwood, New Mexico.
Connecting Trails:
Bonanza Bill Trail #23 (in Blue Range Primitive Area in Arizona)
Not applicable
There is no fee for use of this trail
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
There is no access to water anywhere along this trail.
All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.606143, -109.049168 at Bonanza Bill Trailhead
Parking
Limited parking at Bonanza Bill Trailhead
Directions
From US Highway 180 turn west on Forest Road 232 toward Pueblo Park Campground, for about 17 miles. Trailhead will be on the left just past the junction with Forest Road 209. As an advisory this dirt road is in good condition up to the campground. After Pueblo Park a high clearance vehicle is recommended. Also in poor weather conditions travel along FR 232 may not be advisable.
From Arizona, drive 3 miles east from Alpine, AZ on US 180 to Forest Road 281 (Blue River Road). Turn south and follow this scenic back road 20.7 miles to the Pueblo Park Road (Forest Road 232). The Bonanza Bill Trailhead is 4.7 miles east on this dirt road just before it crosses the New Mexico state line. A wood fenced corral serves as a landmark.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
