Ridge Fire forces temporary trail closure on Gila National Forest

The Gila National Forest Wilderness, Reserve, and Glenwood Ranger Districts have issued a Closure Order for the Ridge Fire. Trails #141 (Cooper Trail), #151 (West Fork Trail), #157 (Middle Fork Trail), and #171 (Iron Creek Mesa Trail) are temporarily closed to the public.

This Order shall be in effect from July 12, 2024 at 6:00am through December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm, unless rescinded. A map identifying the described trails is attached. Contact the Wilderness Ranger District in Mimbres, (575) 536-2250 and Gila National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Silver City, (575) 388-8201 for more information about this Order.