GET Day 32: The Black Range

Daily Miles: 25.9, Total Miles: 441.40

I road walked to the Gila Cliff Dwelling Visitor’s Center and took the Middle Fork Highwater Bypass, not because of high water but I’d already hiked the Middle Fork on my CDT hike. I connected to the main CDT and continued on to the East Fork Gila River, only one ford, and then Diamond Creek which I followed for four miles, crossing several times.

After lunch and restocking water, I made it to Tom Moore Canyon. A gradual six-mile climb and a short walk on FR150 got me to the Me Own Work Center. I set up camp by headlamp – a cold wind didn’t help. Long day – blustery and overcast most of the day.

Saw a few turkeys and a non-venomous snake but no hikers today.