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Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
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NOTE: Although the distance from Silver City is only 44 miles via State Highway 15, the travel time is approximately two hours due to twisting and winding mountain terrain.

Getting Around

The Cliff Dwellings parking lot and trailhead are two miles from the Visitor Center.

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700-year old corn

Did You Know?
When visiting the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, you’ll see corn cobs that are over 700 years old! The Mogollon people grew corn, beans and squash, including some varieties from Mesoamerica. This substantiates trade amongst the peoples of a large region.

Last Updated: June 22, 2008 at 18:42 MST