Hiking Gila's Wilderness
A backpacker on a loop of the West and Middle Forks of the Gila River makes their way deeper into the wilderness. THE FIRST MILES OF THE TRAIL wound among piñon, juniper, and Gambel oak, through a…
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Mountain Bike the Gila-Proven Way
Above: Knobby tires and sturdy bike frames help trail riders earn their “Gila Proven” bragging rights. “LET ’ER ROLL.” TAKING THOSE WORDS AS OUR MISSION, we descend a rocky trail that gets more washed…
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Small New Mexican Towns Ride on History
Above: Open grasslands between Roy and Mosquero. Photographs by Jay Hemphill. THE LAND COMES FIRST. It always has. It was here at the beginning—it was the beginning—and its end will be our end, too…
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The Best Hikes in New Mexico - Catron County
Above: The Sawtooth Mountains invite exploration. Photographs by Jay Hemphill. AMONG 7,000 SQUARE MILES of gorgeous scenery with fewer than 4,000 people, you’re bound to find a few recreational…
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Trail Angels in New Mexico
Above: Mike Beer, of Oregon, says New Mexico's Continental Divide Trail's trail magic "meant the world" on his through-hike last year. Photograph by Jay Hemphill. FROM MEXICO TO CANADA, the…
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