Backpacking the Gila Wilderness: 3 days, 26 miles, 50 river crossings, and cliff dwellings.

We hiked the Gila Wilderness Loop trail starting at the Gila Cliff Dwelling National Monument and traveling clockwise starting along the West Fork Trail, cutting across up and over to the River and the Middle Fork Trail, working our way along the river, and then coming back out through Little Bear Canyon. It was an amazingly beautiful hike, with several different environments and plenty of water to keep us cool. The many water crossings were amazing (we hike in Altra Lone peaks and just keep on walking), the Jordan Hot/Warm Spring was beautiful, and we had a great time.

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We hope you enjoy this video! If you have any questions at all about backpacking in your 60s, our experiences with gear, or the various trips we have shared, feel free to post them in the comments and we will get back to you shortly. We love talking about getting up and getting out there! We can do this! You can do this!

[@sambeasley9432]

That was an awesome video. I really enjoyed how you show the difference between your old and new tents.

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Glad you enjoyed the tent upgrade info!

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Looked like the scenery was worth the drive! Love what ya'll are doing, encouraging others to get out there and get after it. Keep it up!

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Thanks! Best is coming up in days 2 and 3…