Little Bear Canyon Backpack, Gila Wilderness (beginner’s backpack)
Details
Overnight backpack in beautiful Gila Wilderness. The destination is the Little Bear Canyon Campground, one of the popular backpacks in the Gila. We’ll start at TJ Corral trailhead. For the hike pack plenty of water, snacks, hat, and recommend, hiking poles.
The first 3 miles of the hike it’s uphill and we’ll be exposed to the sun. No water source until we reach camp so please pack plenty of water. We’ll then descend to Little Bear Canyon, after mile 4 or so we’ll reach Little Bear campground where we’ll setup camp next to Middle Fork, our water source. Sunday we’ll pack up early and retrace our steps back to TJ Corral.
DUE TO FIRE RESTRICTIONS
NO CAMPFIRES ALLOWED.
I plan to drive up Friday afternoon (2pm), car camp at Scorpion Campground. (No water available at Scorpion campgrounds. Water available at TJ Corral and Gila Visitor Center) All are welcomed to drive up on Friday otherwise I’ll meet folks on Saturday I’ll meet the group at TJ Corral/trailhead at 10:45am and start hiking at 11am.
Approximate Drive time from: (includes 30 minute stop in Deming for gas & restroom break)
4 hrs from Las Cruces
4.5 hrs from El Paso
Trip Rating: Beginner’s Backpack
Length: 8 mile roundtrip in/out
Elevation Gain/Loss: 1243 feet
Fees: None
This is a beginners backpack so we’ll hike a slow leisurely pace and take several breaks. If you have questions regarding backpacking items, food, or general inquiries feel free to call me (505) 385-0553.
NOTE: Friday evening and Saturday morning I’ll have limited cell service.
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Participants should be in good physical condition to attend this outing. Folks with an underlying medical condition should avoid moderate and strenuous outings. Participants who RSVP yes also agree to the Release of Liability statement located under the "What we're about" heading.
For safety reasons we hike together and support each-other as a group/team, with the leader in control. We stop, rest, eat, etc. together. No one will be allowed to hike ahead at any time. If you are unwilling to comply with this please do not sign up. Thank-you