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Gila Cliff Dwellings From Trail - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Gila Cliff Dwellings From Trail
Cliff Dwellings Trail

The trail leading to the cliff dwellings is a 1 mile loop trail. There is a viewpoint for the dwellings at the 1/4 mile mark that is easy to get to. I saw a lady in a knee brace do it. The trail gets pretty steep and rocky after that point. If you climb up into the dwellings you will ahve to climb down a wooden ladder or backtrack.

Cliff Dwellings
Cave 5 - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Cave 5

There are at least 5 caves with dwelling in them. The public can go into caves 3 through 5. This photo shows the dwellings in cave 5.

Gila Creek and Geronimo
Gila Creek - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument

Gila Creek

The park includes part of Gila Creek. the famous Apache, Geronimo, was born near the headwaters of Gila Creek in the early 1820s.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Interesting historic location with nice scenery
  • Cons:Very remote with a kinda bad road to it
  • In a nutshell:Almost as remote as it was when built
  • Last visit to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument: May 2009
  • Intro Updated May 3, 2011
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Warning Sign - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Rattlesnakes Warnings and Dangers (1)

Rattlesnakes are common in this area so please stay on the trail, and leave them alone. more travel advice

Natural History Exhibits Building - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Natural History Exhibits Things to Do (9)

There is a building containing natural histort exhibits in the parking area for the Cliff Dwellings Trail. more travel advice

View From Cliff Dwelling - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Views From the Cliff Dwellings Things to Do (9)

The views from the cliff dwellings are very nice and are probably very similar to the view in the 1200s. more travel advice

Cave Dwelling (Note the T-shaped Door) - Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Cliff Dwellings Things to Do (9)

The cave dwellings were built by the Mogollon People around 1276. these ruins indicate a lot of contact between the... more travel advice

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