Hiking The Continental Divide Trail - Bookan Forest

The MOST popular hiking trail in New Mexico.

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Located just five miles outside of Silver City is a pinyon, juniper forest with hiking trails. Wildlife includes javalinas and mountain lions. A popular hike is the Continental Divide Trail shared by hikers and bikers which runs about 20 miles through this area.

To reach the trailhead from Silver City, head north on SR15 for 14 miles. The trailhead is located on the west side of the road and is identified by a sign. Trailhead parking for approximately two vehicles is located on the west side of the highway. Additional parking is available 200 yards north at the junction of Hwy. 15 and Forest Road 154.

Overall, Continental Divide Trail - Bookan Forest is the 1st most popular hiking trail of all 39 hikes in New Mexico. Several of the better hiking trails are nearby Continental Divide Trail - Bookan Forest including Black Range Crest Trail, Granny Mountain, Sawmill Wagon Road Recreation Trail, Turkey Creek Trail, West Fork Trail and Fort Bayard Big Juniper Tree TrailWood Haul Wagon Ruts Trail.

Continental Divide Trail - Bookan Forest Hiking Map

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Local Contact(s):  GNF (505) 388-8201; Silver City CoC (800) 548-9378; NM Tourism (800) SEENEWM; Gila Hike & Bike (505) 388-3222.

Recommended Map:  "Trail Map For Telluride, Silverton, Ouray" from Trails Illustrated

Best Season:  Mar. - Oct.

Average Difficulty:  Moderate

Base Camp:  NFS Cherry Creek

Luxury Loding:  The Cottages (800) 938-3001; Bear Creek Cabins; Bear Mountain Lodge (877) 620-2327

Breakfast Restaurant:  Diannes, Silver City

Reference Source:  click here http://www.fs.usda.gov/r3/

GPS:  32.8831, -108.2261

Date Published:  1/6/2016

Date Updated:  7/7/2016

ID:  6948

Continental Divide Trail - Bookan Forest Hiking Map

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