1500 W. Kelly St.
Silver City, NM 88061
Reasonable lodging
Flexible stays
Private, furnished rooms for individuals and groups
Common space and outdoor patios
Pet Friendly 🐾
Touring the west is a stimulating adventure of living history. When you visit Silver City, New Mexico a great day trip south of the Cooke’s
Part of the reason that national trails are being created is to create connections between the land and humans. The CDT is one of those
Two hours south of Silver City are the Chiricahua Mountains. Apache ways had a connection with the sky island’s diverse environments. The Apaches called it
Ft. Bayard Trail System
Ft. Bayard was an outpost dating from pre-civil war times. It was constructed on Warm Springs Chiricahua Apache territory. After the United States defeated the Native Americans in this area, the military post became a sanatorium for service men with Tuberculosis and the hot springs on the fort grounds were capped to provide power to the hospital. Remains of the fort and the Apaches still dot the complex and the trail system in place weaves across the acreage through elk preserves and into the Gila National Forest.
Little Walnut Rd. Trail System
Gomez Peak is central to this trail system that weaves around piñon, oak and yes, walnut trees and the peak. The Wagon Wheel trail leads up into the mountains and meets up with the Continental Divide Trail for a great section hike or bike.
Boston Hill Trail System
Silver City had its start in the Central Mining District in the silver mines on Boston Hill. Mining pits and rugged trails make this an ideal biking venue. You can also walk and search the area around the mines for rocks and minerals. When you reach the top you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the city.
Archaeology and the Mimbreños
Mimbreños had clearly established themselves in the area well before the Spanish arrived. They lived a Pueblo life and used black and white designs to finish their pottery. Known traders, they lived among the Apache until their culture declined. Visiting the Gila Cliff Dwelling or the Mimbres Cultural Heritage site will give you a glimpse into their past.
