South Diamond #68 Trailhead

Facility · New Mexico ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gila National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,569 ft
Elevation

Trailhead for South Diamond Trail #68 and access to the western portion of the Aldo Leopold Wilderness. 12 miles of the trail was logged summer 2017.

The trail up South Diamond to Diamond Peak is not burned and is a beautiful place to hike and camp along a stream. It passes through a wide variety of forest types such as pinyon/juniper, ponderosa, mixed confier, and aspen.

Getting there

33.26635, -108.05343 · 33°15'58.8"N 108°3'12.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jun, down to 56°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F576067738190898783756556
Low °F172226303644535345332418
Precip in1.00.90.70.40.50.72.73.11.81.21.01.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about South Diamond #68 Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at South Diamond #68 Trailhead?
No. South Diamond #68 Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near South Diamond #68 Trailhead

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

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