(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.
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.
The trail up to and back down provided some nice views of the surrounding landscape. Rugged cliffs, expansive scenes, and puffy clouds added interest.
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.