Start in Silver City, NM and take 152 east toward the huge Chino mine. In the town of San Lorenzo, you'll find where 152 and route 35 meet … take 35 north. You'll stay on 35 heading north for about 25 miles as it runs into route 15. Take 15 north up to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument (about a 19 mile trip). After checking that out, turn around and head south on 15 all the way down to the route's end point, Pinos Altos, NM.

You'll be driving through the Gila National Forest which has truly incredible scenery that includes high alpine mountain settings including lush spreads of aspens and Douglas firs to the warmer/semi-arid lowlands with cactus, junipers and oak trees. It is one of the most expansive and untouched National Forests in the southwest that covers over 3 million acres of forest.

Ride Characteristics

Curvy Roads: Frequent	Gas Stations: Some	Restrooms: Some
Food: Some	Scenic Areas: Frequent	Elevation Change: Average
Off Road: Slight	Traffic: Slight	Animal Crossings: Some
Hotels: Slight

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