Wilson Canyon Trail #768
The 5.1-mile (one way) Wilson Canyon Trail #768 provides non-motorized access from Forest Road 233 (Eagle Peak Road) to Piney Park Trail #766, Eagle Peak Road just beneath the peak and lookout, and Divide Trail #15. The trail begins at the end of Forest Road 4166F and heads south. After 2.3 miles of climbing, Trail #768 Intersects Piney Park Trail #766 as Trail #768 turns southeast, continuing its ascent of Eagle Peak. After another 2.8 miles, Trial 768 meets up with Eagle Peak Road. Follow the road to reach the Eagle Peak Lookout. Continuing on Trail #768 for another 0.6 mile leads to the end of Trail #768 at Divide Trail #15.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
General Information
Closest Services:
It is approximately 12 miles to the nearest food, fuel, beverage, lodging, and medical services in Reserve, NM.
Connecting Trails:
Piney Park Trail #766
Divide Trail #15
Open year-round
There is no fee for use of this trail
Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.
Water is not generally available along this trail. Boil, filter, or treat water drawn from natural sources.
The first 1.27 miles of this trail is designated for non-motorized uses.
All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
Motorized vehicles are restricted to designated routes. No driving off-road. See Motor Vehicle Use Map for this area for route designations.
Off Highway Vehicles must be registered in the State of New Mexico. For more information visit New Mexico Game and Fish.
Contact Phone: 575-533-6232
Address: 5 Smokey Bear Circle, P.O. Box 170 Reserve, NM 87830
Phone: (575) 533-6232
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.728355, -108.613701 at Eagle Peak Trailhead
Parking
Ample parking at Eagle Peak Trailhead
Directions
From Reserve, travel north on New Mexico Highway 12 for approximately 2.5 miles to Forest Road 233, between mileposts 9 and 10. Turn right (east) onto Forest Road 233 fopr 9 miles to Forest Road 4166 E on the south (right) side of the road. Follow Forest Road 4166 E for 0.25 mile to the trailhead, at the intersection with Forest Road 4166 F.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
