Gila National Forest NM Loop

This motorcycle ride takes you through the Gila National Forest in South East New Mexico. You can see some great sights along the way.

Here's the description of the forest from the Gila National Forest's website:

The Gila National Forest has spectacular scenery ranging from high cool mountains with aspen and Douglas-fir to warm semi-arid lowlands with juniper, oak and cactus. It is one of the more remote and least developed National Forests in the southwest. Covering 3.3 million acres of publicly owned forest and range land, the Forest is the sixth largest National Forest in the continental United States.

Ride Characteristics

Curvy Roads
Curvy Roads:
Average
Gas Stations
Gas Stations:
Slight
Restrooms
Restrooms:
Some
Food
Food:
Some
Scenic Areas
Scenic Areas:
Frequent
Elevation Change
Elevation Change:
Frequent
Off Road
Off Road:
None
Traffic
Traffic:
Some
Animal Crossings
Animal Crossings:
Some
Hotels
Hotels:
Some
   

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Total Distance: 320.6 mi
Average Rating: n/a
Some Cities Covered:
Socorro, Silver City
Some States Covered:
NM
State Motorcycle Laws
NM
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