What are the true hours Gila National Forest is open?
On Google Maps, the hours for Gila National Forest are posted as 08:00-16:00, M-F. However this doesn't seem right, for a few different reasons. It's a pretty big area to keep closed on the weekends, is a tourist area, includes at least one village, includes a Purple Onion that's supposed to be open on the weekends, etc. So this is probably just the business / welcome center hours.
I tried calling, after looking them up at USDA Forest Service and there was a prerecorded message saying the same for their business hours. Again there was no information about general entry/exit hours though. I tried another number, and somebody picked up, but I couldn't get a good answer to this. That Purple Onion mentioned above closes at 17:00 (according to Google Maps), so that makes me a little more hesitant to believe all parts of the park are always fully open. (She did say roads in the forest get closed in colder months.)
What are the real hours for Gila?
In particular, I'm interested in seeing Mogollon.
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Is the Gila open?
Closures and Fire RestrictionsThe Gila National Forest has closed the Wilderness Districts surrounding the Black Fire. Stage II Fire Restrictions are in effect across the remaining forest.Are the Gila Cliff Dwellings open to the public?
Be sure to check road and weather conditions before you start your journey to Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. The Visitor Center, Cliff Dweller Trail and Cliff Dwellings is open to the public from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. All visitors and staff must be off the trail and out of the Monument by 5:00 pm.Can you drive through Gila National Forest?
Driving hereDriving through scenic Gila National Forest will show you forests amassed with Ponderosa pine trees. There are many high cool mountains to see between these pine trees and open views from the road that also featured canyons. There are viewpoints to pull up to stop by for perfect picture opportunities.Are there bears in Gila National Forest?
Wildlife SafetyThe surrounding Gila Wilderness and Gila National Forest are home to both Black Bears and Mountain Lions (Cougars). Encounters with these predators are rare but visitors should take precautions while visiting.NM True TV - Season 3 - Episode 1: The Gila Region
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