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Middle Fork #157 Trailhead
Trailhead in the Gila Cliff Dwellings area for Middle Fork Trail #157.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Parking |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Medium |
| Restroom: | Toilets are closed |
General Information
General Notes:Middle Fork #157 – In 2017 the first two miles of Gilita Creek was logged. In 2018 seven (7) miles of the Middle Fork Trail #157 from the trailhead at the Gila Center to one (1) mile past the junction with Little Bear Trail #729 was logged. In 2019 seven and one-half (7.5) miles was logged and lopped from Little Bear Trail #729 to one (1) mile below the Meadows. Wonderful river walk with impressive rock formations along the way. Leafy vegetation such as clover grows very quickly and quite tall during the summer season. It can hide cairns and tread. As a result, special attention is needed to stay on the trail near where it crosses the river. In 2020 four miles of the Middle Fork Trail was logged and lopped from one (1) mile below the Meadows to three (3) miles above the Meadows. This is the narrowest part of the Middle Fork with impressive canyon walls. The falls is not passable for horses due to eroding tread on a steep hillside.