Venturing outside of The Pueblo, your day can include visiting nearby natural landmarks such as the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Park, the Catwalk of Whitewater Canyon Trail, The City of Rocks State Park and the Ghost Towns in Mogollon. Surrounding the Pueblo are the beautiful mountains of the Black Range, the Aldo Leopold Wilderness and the Gila National Forest – perfect for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Lake Roberts is located 14 Miles north of us and Bear Canyon Lake is a few miles south of us for fishing and hunting. All of these natural areas are perfect for Birding depending upon the season; please see the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish site for comprehensive information and trail guides: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/birding/index.htm

The best way to experience the Gila Wilderness is to jump right into the heart of it all. We recommend the following links to help you discover the many, many recreational and site-seeing opportunities you can include during your stay at The Pueblo:

http://www.geronimotrail.com/links/zone3.html
This is a great primer to start you off with information about the Mimbres region and its many natural resources.

http://www.Tmsbyway.com offers specific information about the Trail Of The Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/gila/
Gila National Forest, A National Park Service site, complete with information specific to your visit. There are maps to download of the forest as well as pdf resources to help you discover the birds, mammals, fish, amphibians and reptiles native to our area.

http://www.nps.gov/gicl/
The National Park Service’s comprehensive guide to the Gila Cliff Dwellings, the site offers trail maps to download with information about camping, backpacking and local geology and flora.

http://www.geronimotrail.com/gila_national_forest.html and http://www.wilderness.org/AboutUs/Leopold.cfm provide information about the Black Range and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness surrounding The Pueblo.

Faywood Hot Springs is a geothermal oasis formed from volcanic forces millions of years ago, this is truly a phenomenon of natural healing. The original bathhouse dates back to 1860, but ancient peoples, international explorers, soldiers and westward homesteaders have been guests to these healing waters.
http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/nm/faywoodhotsprings.html provides interesting facts and information.

Historic downtown Silver City truly has a hometown feel, eclectic downtown shopping district featuring local artisans, great restaurants , sculptural and fine art galleries. As you enter the area, keep an eye out for The Kneeling Nun landmark; this natural rock formation is a local inspiration for paintings, poems and folklore. http://www.silvercity.org/

The Historic Gold Mining Town of Pinos Altos is 6 miles north of Silver City. Much of the downtown has undergone restoration, back to the era of 49’ers and gold fever. The town features a historic museum, nearby Fort Cobre and Santa Rita Copper Mine – plus the famous Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House, circa 1860 – a must-see. http://www.pinosaltos.org/

For hiking, backpacking and camping,see http://www.onroute.com/feature/gila/, OnRoute’s guide to Day Hikes in the Gila Wilderness with Travel and Recreation Website feature, Adventure in the Gila Wilderness.

Pueblo On The Mimbres Bed and Breakfast is an adobe style home located in Southwestern New Mexico bordering the Gila National Forest in the heart of the Mimbres Valley. The Mimbres River flows through our 13 acres and we are nestled by the mountain ranges of the Gila Wilderness’ Black Range and the Aldo Leopold Range.