Gila Wilderness Trail

Experience the breathtaking Middle Fork of the Gila River, with numerous water crossings and stunning canyon walls, for an unforgettable natural adventure.

Nowhere else offers a more incredible wilderness adventure than riding on horseback along the Middle Fork. The canyon walls are breathtaking at every corner, with magnificent hoodoo columns rising up along the entire route. The constant flow of water provides a refreshing opportunity for a dip along the journey. It's the best ride you can experience in America.

We travel downstream on the Middle Fork, then gradually ascend out of the canyon to a resting point with expansive views of the canyon below. We then journey through varied landscapes to reach a historic cabin from the late 1800s, where we have lunch. The settler cabin called Prior Cabin is located in a peaceful meadow. Finally, we return to the base camp.

Travel against the current from our camp to an Indian Cliff Dwelling. Ascend a small distance to reach the Dwelling site and examine numerous Dwellings that were abandoned around a millennium ago. Some of them are fully and some are less preserved. This will be an exceptional experience. Return to camp after the visit.

Pack our gear and ride back across vast scenery to our trailhead.

Meals included: breakfast and lunch