Saddle Rock Canyon Riparian Restoration Area BW
Saddle Rock Canyon Riparian Restoration Area.
This canyon is part of the Mangas Spring quadrangle 12 miles northwest of the Tyrone mine in New M...
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Saddle Rock Canyon Riparian Restoration Area.
This canyon is part of the Mangas Spring quadrangle 12 miles northwest of the Tyrone mine in New Mexico.
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy. 180 and Hwy. 90, take Hwy. 180 west 12.9 miles to Saddlerock Canyon Road (on the south side of the highway). This road is close to mile marker 100 and is right after Mangus Valley Road. Travel on the dirt road for 1.3 miles to where the Gila National Forest sign will be. Soon after the sign, the dirt road divides. Stay to the right. You know you are correct if you see cattle corrals to your left (a few minutes up the road). Soon you will enjoy interesting rock formations. Continue on this road until you reach the green gate (a mile or two). Park.
Hike Description: Walk through the green gate and hike up the trail until you see the “Riparian Area” sign (a 5-10 minute walk). If you go straight, you will soon enjoy the canyon with little waterfalls (seasonal). If you go to the right, there is a lovely trail through sandy areas, groves of trees and mild hills. Once in the canyon, you’ll also see the distinctive saddle-shaped rock that gives the canyon its name. You could travel anywhere from 1 mile to 10 miles hiking in this area. There are several side trails and dirt roads to explore. This area is worth many trips back to investigate.
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This canyon is part of the Mangas Spring quadrangle 12 miles northwest of the Tyrone mine in New Mexico.
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy. 180 and Hwy. 90, take Hwy. 180 west 12.9 miles to Saddlerock Canyon Road (on the south side of the highway). This road is close to mile marker 100 and is right after Mangus Valley Road. Travel on the dirt road for 1.3 miles to where the Gila National Forest sign will be. Soon after the sign, the dirt road divides. Stay to the right. You know you are correct if you see cattle corrals to your left (a few minutes up the road). Soon you will enjoy interesting rock formations. Continue on this road until you reach the green gate (a mile or two). Park.
Hike Description: Walk through the green gate and hike up the trail until you see the “Riparian Area” sign (a 5-10 minute walk). If you go straight, you will soon enjoy the canyon with little waterfalls (seasonal). If you go to the right, there is a lovely trail through sandy areas, groves of trees and mild hills. Once in the canyon, you’ll also see the distinctive saddle-shaped rock that gives the canyon its name. You could travel anywhere from 1 mile to 10 miles hiking in this area. There are several side trails and dirt roads to explore. This area is worth many trips back to investigate.
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