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Gallinas Canyon Trail follows Gallinas Canyon to the crest of the Black Range. There are many creeks crossing in the first 1.5 miles from the trail head to the junction with Railroad Canyon Trail 128. Except for dry years, the creek is flowing and can be crossed on stepping stones. Wading is necessary if the creek is running high.
At the junction with 128, Trail 129 ascends a slope to avoid an impassable section of the canyon but returns to the creek in a half mile. The trail tops the crest in a saddle where it intersects the Black Range Crest Trail 79. Follow 79 to the right (east) about .25 miles to see the mountain vistas.
Trails 79 and 128 can be linked to make a 13.5 mile day trip. It is three miles across the crest on Trail 79 to link 129 and 128. This scenic loop passes through dense old-growth pine forest and has outstanding mountain views.

Facilities: There are no facilities available along Gallinas Canyon Trail. Silver City is 34 miles from the trail head and provides airport, auto services, gas, groceries, lodging, medical facilities, restaurants, and shopping.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted to hike Gallinas Canyon Trail.

Best Time To Visit: Unknown

Fees: There are no fees require to hike Gallinas Canyon Trail.

Accessibility: Unknown

Rules: A variety of rules apply when camping in a National Forest. Please contact the local Forest Ranger for more specific information.

The mountain crest is hazardous during thunder storms.

Directions: To get to Gallinas Canyon Trail from:

Lordsburg travel north on NM State Highway 90 to Silver City. From Silver City go east on U.S. 180 about six miles then turn left on NM 152. Follow NM 152 about 28 miles into the Black Range. Trail 128 doesn't have its own trail head and is accessed via Trail 129. Look for the 129 trailhead sign on the left about a mile east of the Upper Gallinas Campground.
Truth or Consequences travel west on NM State Highway 152, travel towards Silver City. Turn north on NM-152. Follow NM-152 about 28 miles into the Black Range. Trail 128 doesn't have its own trail head and is accessed via trail 129. Look for the 129 trailhead sign on the left about a mile east of the upper Gallians Campground.

Address
Gila National Forest
3005 Camino Del Bosque
Silver City, New Mexico 88061
Phone
General: (505) 388-8201
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