I'm interested in a backpack into the Gila Wilderness in SW New Mexico in late April - early May. I'd like to enter at the extreme NW corner, near where the S Fork of Whitewater Creek join the main branch, using Trail #207. Theirs an unnamed/unnumbered road which shows on my map which goes SSE from Bursum Rd for ~2 miles. This unnamed road "may" be called Powerplant Road based on a POI?
My questions:
- Anyone know the area and the road I'm describing? The road eventually turns into Trail #810, which tees into #207.
- I have a bit of concern over the recently introduced wolves, inasmuch as I'll have my dog. Any thoughts?
- How many creek fords am I likely to encounter? How deep?
- Lay on me any experiences you've had in the Gila.
Thanks