Gila Hot Springs Ranch
"Family owned and operated since 1940"
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Specialty Wilderness Pack Trips
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Youth Trips: We offer supervised wilderness trips specially
designed for youth groups, including church, school, college
and scouts. This is a wonderful opportunity for kids of
all ages to explore and enjoy the Gila Wilderness. Kids will
be able to experience horseback riding, fishing, hiking and
learning about the ecosystems that make up the area. They will
learn to appreciate the natural world around them and discover
the vast communities of living things found in the wilderness.
Be assured that your child's wellbeing is of utmost importance
and we diligently enforce safety.
For scouts, this type of trip offers many opportunities to
earn merit badges. |
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Bird Watching Adventure:
This is a unique wilderness adventure that gives bird watchers
an opportunity to pursue their interest. Because the Gila is
in a transition zone of desert and alpine mountain ecosystem,
many species of birds can be found here. Biologist have
identified over 280 bird species in the Gila Wilderness
including birds of prey, jays, quail, hummingbirds,
meadowlarks, blackbirds, sparrows, swallows and martins,
goldfinches, tanagers, warblers, grosbeaks, woodpeckers and
flycatchers. You will find each day enjoyable with
activities that also include horseback riding, hiking, and
photography. The Gila Bird
Checklist from the USDA Forest Service is available as an
Adobe PDF. Also visit the Southwest
New Mexico Audubon Society for birding information in the
Gila. |
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Discovering Butterflies:
This wilderness trip is especially designed for the butterfly
enthusiast. You will find vast opportunities to
identify and observe the many species of butterflies that live
in the Gila Wilderness such as the Painted Lady, Mourning
Cloak, and the Western Swallowtail. The
Gila Wilderness is the perfect place for professional and
amateur lepidopterists.
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Ladies Pack Trips: Ladies can enjoy a wilderness
adventure in the company of other women. This popular
trip will take you to some of the most remote areas of the
Gila Wilderness and will give you the opportunity to
experience the outdoors without any of the pressures of men.
You will be accompanied by a female guide and will experience
the wilderness by horseback riding over scenic trails, hiking,
and peaceful relaxation. Evening campfires for tall tales and
discussions complete each day. Whether you are retreating or
adventuring, you can relish the fun and supportive atmosphere
of an all-woman's group.
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East Fork Cabin Trip:
Experience a magnificent wilderness excursion with a two or
three day week-end "get-away" in the comfort of a mountain
cabin located on the East Fork of the Gila. It is the perfect
vacation for a family or group who has limited time but would
still like a glimpse of the awesome beauty of the Gila
Wilderness.
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