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5,500–10,800 ft · NM🚗 Directions
Gila NF and Gila Wilderness. Southernmost major foraging zone in the Rockies. Ponderosa and mixed conifer. Summer monsoon triggers season. Remote and lightly foraged. Sky island ecology.
Updated Apr 19, 6:12 PM MT
Precip 7d
0.05"
Precip 14d
0.30"
Soil Temp
42°F
SWE
Snow Water Equivalent — how much water is in the snowpack vs. normal. Declining SWE means snowmelt is adding moisture to the soil.Log your find on iNaturalist to help the community and get expert ID assistance. Photos, location, and habitat notes all help with identification.
Gila National Forest
Dispersed camping on forest roads in the Black Range. Near Buck Fire burn area.
Gila National Forest
Gila National Forest
⚠ Road Access Notice
Always verify road access is public before following GPS directions to mountain areas. Many forest roads are seasonal, gated, or require 4WD. Dispersed camping follows USFS/BLM rules (typically 14-day limit). Check ranger district offices for current road and campground conditions.
0%
Drought
None
Snowmelt
complete
soil temp marginal (42°F vs 50°F min)
soil temp marginal (42°F vs 55°F min)
soil temp marginal (42°F vs 50°F min)