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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Nearby Attractions

Hot Springs
There are several popular hot springs in the area. The closest, Lightfeather, is a twenty minute walk from the Visitor Center. The most popular is Jordan, a 6 or 8 mile hike from the Visitor Center, depending upon the trailhead used.

Local Partners & Information Resources

Gila National Forest/ Gila Wilderness

Silver City Chamber of Commerce

New Mexico State Monuments

New Mexico State Parks


 

 
Shell Bracelet  

Did You Know?
A shell bracelet found in the Gila Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico was traced to the Bay of Baha. Many other items indicate trade among the peoples of a large region including macaw parrot feathers, seeds from Mesoamerica, a buffalo scapula, and textiles from plants not grown in the area.

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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:23 EST