Remote and Unique and other Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, NM General Tips

Favorite Thing: These cliff dwellings are a miniature version of Mesa Verde National Monument. What makes them unique is that there are far few visitors due to where these cliff dwellings are located.
Surrounding the cliff dwellings is the Gila Wilderness. Don't get lost in this place--they may not find you!
Try to visit in the Fall, the weather at that time is enjoyable.
The accompanying photos were taken the latter part of October.
The hike up to the dwellings is not difficult and the climb up the trail is gradual. In the summer take a bottle of water.
Food and snacks are not allowed on the trail.
When in the dwellings you are allowed to go inside,but there are some areas that are viewable only.
Be sure and visit the museum and book shop. They have some excellent books on Indian culture, dwellings, and the history of the area.

Fondest Memory: When we were there in October, there were only 3 cars in the parking lot. You can really feel the remoteness of the place.
Good food down the road about 20 miles where the road forks towards Lake Roberts.
You can't buy gasoline in the area, so be sure and gas up when leaving Silver City.

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