Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument - Silver City Landmark
- Address: HC 68. Box 100, Silver City, New Mexico, 88061
- Phone: +1 505 536 9461 / +1 505 536 934
- Website:www.nps.gov
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
HC 68. Box 100Silver City, New Mexico, 88061
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Details
Full Amenity List
- guided tours
- visitor center
- wheelchair accessible
Descriptions from Across the Web
- Surrounded by Gila National Forest and at the edge of Gila Wilderness, this area contains dwellings of the Mogollon Indians ... more on TripAdvisor
Reviews From Across The Web read all
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4.0 -
A Quiet Lesson in Native American Antiquity
I visited Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in late winter of 1992. The highway from Silver City to the monument was narrow with many curves, and there was a light covering of snow along the upper reaches of the highway, but since I wasn't in a hurry the trek didn't pose any unusual hazards.... A TripAdvisor Member, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
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5.0
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Excellent tour with knowledgable guide-fascinating-easy climb
Visited Gila Cliff Dwellings as a day trip from Casitas de Gila outside of Gila (the one near Cliff NM). Trip time is correct. Came back Hwy 35--much easier driving. Older person with a new hip and wife took guided tour. Had no trouble with climb to dwellings or ladders within. Our guide made thi... WhiteRaven, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor
Directions
Car Take State Highway 15 north from Silver City. Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain. An alternative route from Silver City is along NM State Highway 35 and goes through the Mimbres Valley. Even though it is 25 miles longer than Highway 15, it is less winding, wider, more level, and easier to travel; therefore it takes about the same amount of time as State Highway 15. NOTE: If your vehicle, travel trailer, or RV is over 20 feet in length, you should take Highway 35. The highway approaching the monument is a steep 10-12% grade for several miles. You should plan on using lower gears when driving these steep sections of road. The highways approaching the National Monument are not plowed at nights and on weekends. After snowstorms, please call the Visitor Center at 505-536-9461 to find out about road conditions.
Hours
open every day of the year
Miscellaneous
- Admission: Family $10.00 - Day A family is defined as one immediate family unit of parents and children. Exact change is necessary and can be obtained at the Gila Visitor Center. Individual $3.00 - Day Free entrance for children 15 and under. Exact change is necessary and is available at the Gila Visitor Center.
- Childrens Programs: Junior Ranger Program
Other Web Resources
- www.nps.gov
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