Course Of The Gila River Three hikers are hiking through the Middle Fork Gila River in Gila National Forest, New Mexico.
The area where the Gila River’s three forks converge is known as the Gila Wilderness and is considered the US’ first federally designated Wilderness Area. Despite the many continuous threats, this iconic natural feature of the American Southwest is highly biodiverse.
Frequently referred to as southern New Mexico’s lifeblood, the Gila River persists as the state’s last free-flowing river and one of the Western United States’ longest rivers.
