(nr Gila Hot Springs NM)
I took my girlfriend to see the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. The half mile hike up to the ruins seemed longer and steeper than I remember from my last visit. Lots of trees provided shade on a pretty walk.
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To go into the ruins you have to climb a ladder. There were several rooms used for various purposes. The dwellings faced toward the south and were situated above a stream which provided water and possibly fish.
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The trail up to and back down provided some nice views of the surrounding landscape. Rugged cliffs, expansive scenes, and puffy clouds added interest.
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It was rather warm when we arrived at the trailhead. However, soon clouds and a breeze arrived that made the visit more pleasant. It was an enjoyable way to learn some history and get exercise.
Camp: Gila Mountains day trip
Scene: Cliffs, trail, ruins
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Steven. I appreciate your comment.
Thank you for the memory recallings. That is a really nice place to visit. At least it was over 25 years ago when I last was there. I appreciate your blog efforts.
It is a nice site. And, they’ve made some improvements on the trail to the cliff dwellings. Glad I could stir some pleasant memories for you.
Cave dwellers have always interested me. What a great adventure you are having. Thanks for sharing. OBTW you missed another hurricane back here in Florida.🙂
They are interesting indeed. Thanks for commenting Rich.