Backcountry warm spring pool (~20 ft diameter, ~3 ft deep, roughly 94–100 °F) on the Middle Fork of the Gila River in the Gila Wilderness. Reached by a moderately strenuous ~7 mi one-way hike via Little Bear Canyon (Trail 729) or ~8+ mi via Middle Fork Trail 157 with many river crossings. Classic overnight wilderness soak; day-hike possible for strong parties.
Field facts
| Region | Catron County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33.2927, -108.2694 |
| County | Catron |
| Manager | USDA Forest Service (Gila Wilderness) |
| Pool | ~20 ft diameter, ~3 ft deep, ~94 °F (warm spring) |
| Access | Little Bear Canyon #729 or Middle Fork #157 |
| Use | Wilderness — Leave No Trace; popular camps nearby |
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