74 Mountain #153 Trailhead

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,325 ft
Elevation

Trailhead for Mogollon Trail #153 and access into the southwestern portion of the Gila Wilderness. Nine (9) miles of this trail, from trailhead to junction with Trail Canyon Trail) was logged in the summer of 2017. This trail is a great access to the wilderness from Gila/Cliff region. It provides access to Mogollon Baldy. Mogollon Creek is still a lush place to hike despite some flooding.

 

Getting there

33.13054, -108.60863 · 33°7'50.0"N 108°36'31.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.10.90.70.30.40.62.62.92.00.70.71.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at 74 Mountain #153 Trailhead?
No. 74 Mountain #153 Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near 74 Mountain #153 Trailhead

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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