With hundreds of trail options, your horse adventure awaits in the Gila. Silver City can serve as the hub to your adventures as the Gila National Forest wraps around Silver City.
Horse Adventures North of Silver City
West Fork, Big Bear Canyon, Middle Fork, and Little Bear Loop
This iconic 22.8-mile loop trail near Pinos Altos, New Mexico is everything Gila. Pack your gear and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime with this iconic trail.
Horse Adventures South of Silver City
Jack’s Peak CDNST Trailhead
Explore some of the southern part of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail system on this route to the top of Jack’s Peak just south of Silver City.
Parking at the trailhead and access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (Trail #74 on the Gila National Forest) on the west side of New Mexico Highway 90 in the Burro Mountains near Jack’s Peak.
Horse Adventures East of Silver City
Dragonfly Outer Loop
Located just 3 miles east from Silver City this stunning 5.8-mile loop trail near Arenas Valley. Lookout for petroglyphs 2 miles from the trailhead.
Horse Adventures Northwest of Silver City
Redstone Trail
Located near Glenwood, NM, enjoy this trail that offers beautiful landscapes of the Redstone Park Canyon region. Access the upper Whitewater Creek area within the Gila Wilderness.