Since the 2012 fire, this trail has been a thicket of brush, downed trees, and non-existent tread.
After our work in October 2023, the trail was improved to the Nabours Mountain area. If you go up there, spend some time off-trail exploring the top of Nabours Mountain. Views of the Gila Wilderness expand from up there but you won't see these views from the trail.
This spectacular and steep 5 miles (5000 to 9000 ft) passes through pinion/Juniper, ponderosa, mixed conifer, and aspens while offering amazing views.
Note that the last half mile is passable for hikers but still needs additional work to make it nice. Equine may prefer to turn around at Pine Flats.
This trail goes up to 9000 feet so be prepared for snow if we get a storm before you hike this trail in the cold season.
Accessing the Trail: Currently, the trailhead can only be accessed by high-clearance vehicles. The last 1/4 mile before the trailhead is where the problem area is. The county stated they will fix this section, but we do not know when.
Horse trailers should park at the Glenwood Community Park and ride from there. It adds another mile.
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