New Mexico whitewater, Gila River Grant county, Visitor to Mogollan Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     39 miles   The Visitor to Mogollan Creek section of Gila River in Grant County is 39 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Silver City, as you can see on the road map further down. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there     are a few others too. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The wild scenery of the San Francisco Mountains is great. The campgrounds here at Gila River are pretty good. A section like this is is of course not run in a single day, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good places for that around here. The nature scenery of New Mexico and the water flowing gracefully   down Gila River make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike on the Miller Springs Trail is always a great adventure; a journey to Gila National Forest invigorates the spirit. Having a perfect time in the San Francisco Mountains is trouble-free. There are splendid places to look at along the Granny Mountain Trail; at Gila River you always meet someone from Gila. At this river you will never have a bad time. Miller Spring Canyon is a great place to explore close by, and Miller Spring is an inspiring place to stop at while you're here. Gila River, Visitor to Mogollan Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Gila River.   Whitewater Near Gila River: Gila River, Grant County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 39 miles long (Visitor to Mogollan Creek)   Ski Areas Near Gila River: Sunrise Park, Arizona , 96 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 10 lifts, 65 runs   Hotels Near Gila River: Comfort Inn Near Gila National Forest, Silver City , 21 miles away Econo Lodge Silver City, Silver City , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express SILVER CITY, Silver City , 21 miles away Murray Hotel, Silver City , 21 miles away Rodeway Inn Silver City, Silver City , 21 miles away   Campgrounds Near Gila River: Scorpion Corral Campground, Catron County, 10 miles away Heart Bar Wildlife Area, Gila, 11 miles away Grapevine, Gila, 12 miles away   Trails Near Gila River: Miller Springs Trail, Grant , 2 miles away Granny Mountain Trail, Grant , 4 miles away Turkey Creek Trail, Grant , 5 miles away Ring Canyon Trail, Catron , 7 miles away Sapillo Trail, Grant , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Gila River: Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, Silver City - NM , 21 miles away Gila National Forest, New Mexico , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Gila River Snow Lake, Catron , 20 miles away