Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway

State: New Mexico
National Forest: Gila National Forest
Length: 110.0 mi / 177.0 km
Time to Allow: 3 hours to drive, or 6-8 hours to visit this byway.

The Trail of the Mountain Spirits beckons. Go where the spirits of miners, homesteaders, Indians, Spanish explorers, and mountain men have left their marks. Cross the Continental Divide, experience the wild Gila River, walk amongst the ruins of ancients to sense life before history, and hear the sounds of solitude.

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• Trail Of The Mountain Spirits Byway Overview
  

  High in the southwestern mountains of New Mexico, Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway showcases the Gila National Forest, containing the...

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• Ecosystems Collide on Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
  

  The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway in southwestern New Mexico is home to the world’s first wilderness area. Come see what led...

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• 1-Day Trip: The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Calls You
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  Take a journey of discovery into the Gila National Forest, pausing at overlooks to enjoy views of the rugged mountains and the diverse plant and... [more]