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Gila Wilderness Cliff Dwellings Area

Popular theory says that the word Gila was derived from a Spanish contraction of Hah-quah-sa-eel, a Yuma Indian word meaning "running water which is salty". The...
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Popular theory says that the word Gila was derived from a Spanish contraction of Hah-quah-sa-eel, a Yuma Indian word meaning "running water which is salty". The naming of the Gila National Forest is indicative of its interesting history and beauty. The Forest, tucked away in southwestern New Mexico, is a paradise for those seeking solitude and escape from modern society's busy lifestyle.
The Gila Wilderness was established in 1924 as the first designated wilderness in the country. It covers approximately 2,710,659 acres of public land, making it the sixth largest National Forest in the continental United States.

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