New Mexico whitewater - Gila River, San Francisco Mountains, Grant County Grant county, Visitor to Mogollan Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     39 miles   The wonderful New Mexico scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The Visitor to Mogollan Creek stretch of Gila River is 39 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. A section     like this is is of course not run in a single day, so better bring your camping gear along. Whitewater paddling here in the San Francisco Mountains is a great experience. The put-in is not too far from Silver City, as you can see on the road map further down. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other places for that. Briefly about the general area: Be careful coming to the San Francisco Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. There is a good hiking trail in the neighborhood of Gila River called the Miller Springs   Trail, and close by you stumble on Miller Spring Canyon which is a tremendous location to pop by. Summertime brings highs in the 90's to Gila River. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 50's, and all through the dark hours in the winter at Gila River temperatures descend to the 20's. At this river you will never have a bad time. Going for a hike on the Granny Mountain Trail is always a magnificent adventure, and don't leave Gila River without first paying a visit to Miller Spring. Gila River is pretty dry usually; July is the wettest month with most rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Gila River, Visitor to Mogollan Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 39 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.19472 Longitude: -108.20056 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 33.04639 Longitude: -108.53278 Paddler input for Gila River, New Mexico: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gila River, San Francisco Mountains, New Mexico Local climate location: GLENWOOD 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Silver City Super 8 Motel, Silver City 20 miles away Western New Mexico University 2 miles Gila National Forest 8 miles City of Rocks State Park 30 miles Silver City Grant County Airport 15 miles McDonalds/Pizza Hut/Taco Bell/many other ... Comfort Inn Silver City, Silver City 21 miles away Oprah's top ten US small towns. Close to all area attractions. Gila bike tour. Lighted Christmas and July 4th Parades. City of Rocks. 100 percent non-smoking hotel... Econo Lodge Silver City, Silver City 21 miles away Conveniently located close to all attractions, restaurants, art galleries and antique shops. Minutes from Downtown and Western NM University. Close to City of Rocks and Gila Cliff Dwellings. Great hi...   San Francisco Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the San Francisco Mountains. San Francisco Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the San Francisco Mountains. All New Mexico Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Mexico. Books about whitewater paddling on Gila River, New Mexico List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gila River, New Mexico. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Mexico Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gila River.   Whitewater Near Gila River: Gila River, Grant County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+ - 18 miles long (Forest Road 809 to Redrock)   Ski Areas Near Gila River: Sunrise Park, Arizona , 96 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, Arizona , 171 miles away, 950 vertical feet Ski Apache, New Mexico , 179 miles away, 1900 vertical feet Sandia Peak, New Mexico , 181 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gila River: Silver City Super 8 Motel, Silver City , 20 miles away Comfort Inn Silver City, Silver City , 21 miles away Econo Lodge Silver City, Silver City , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Silver City, Nm, Silver City , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gila River: Scorpion Corral Campground, Catron County, 10 miles away Pine Flats Campground, Grant County, 14 miles away Mesa Campground, Grant County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Gila River: Miller Springs Trail, Grant County , 2 miles away Granny Mountain Trail, Grant County , 4 miles away Turkey Creek Trail, Grant County , 5 miles away Ring Canyon Trail, Catron County , 7 miles away Sapillo Trail, Grant County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Gila River: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Silver City - NM , 21 miles away   Lakes Near Gila River