ESCAPE to PINOS ALTOS!
Nestled in the Gila Forest on a sunny southern mountain slope, historic Pinos Altos (Spanish for "Tall Pines") should be your headquarters for fun and adventure in Silver City, Grant County and the huge Gila Wilderness.
easy to find!
- 3 hours from El Paso, TX
- 2 hours from Las Cruces, NM
- 4 hours from Albuquerque, NM
- 3 hours from Tucson, AZ
- 4.5 hours from Phoenix, AZ
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a mining ghost town that still thrives!
Historic Pinos Altos is six miles north of Silver City, on NM 15, at an elevation of 7,020 feet.
P.A. began in 1860, when three frustrated 49ers stopped to take a drink in Bear Creek and discovered gold. The Main Street of this charming old town is like an old western movie set. Many of the buildings date to the 1800's and have been restored with original memorabilia and artifacts. read more
lots to see and do!
Gila Cliff Dwellings
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located in the Gila Wilderness within the Gila National Forest. Within a few miles of the Cliff Dwellings, elevations range from around 5,700 to 7,300 feet above sea level. In the immediate vicinity of the Cliff Dwellings, elevations range from 5,700 to about 6,000 feet. read more
Schafer log cabin
Not many log cabins have survived since the 1860\'s when they were built by miners who came to search for gold on the mountain. Apaches liked to set fire to them, kerosene lamps were accidentally turned over, and fireplaces spit out burning pieces of wood. Bear Creek and a few wells provided the only water supply - so once a fire started, there was only a slim chance of saving a log cabin. read more
Hearst Methodist Church
The Hearst Methodist Church (circa 1898) was built by the Hearst family of newspaper fame and serves as home to the Grant County Art Guild. The museum features a number of conveyances such as a glass-sided hearse which carried the body of Pat Garrett. read more
VISIT SILVER CITY -- BUT STAY IN PINOS ALTOS!
Your money goes further and your nights are more relaxing up the hill in Pinos Altos. Enjoy Silver City's busy night life and activities, but find quiet time to relax and unwind in P.A.!
Continental Divide RV Park575-388-3005
The Continental Divide RV Park is situated in the middle of an apple orchard and is 6 1/2 miles north of Silver City on Highway 15. Elevation in the park is just over 7,000 feet. read more
Las Casas de Oro (575) 574-2680
www.lascasasdeoro.com
Nestled against the Gila National Forest, Las Casas de Oro cottages are the perfect combination of private space, clean mountain air, immediate access to incredible hike/bike trails on the Continental Divide and yet only 7 miles (10 minutes) from Silver City. read more
Pinos Altos Cabins and Nightly Cottages800-348-2477
www.pinosaltoscabins.com
Pinos Altos Cabins are nestled on a tree-shaded hillside at 7000 feet in the Pinos Altos Mountains. We\'re The Best Location: just outside of Silver City, New Mexico! From the quiet hillsides of Pinos Altos Cabins, you and your family can enjoy the silence of our mountain setting and the convenience of fully equipped, modern cabins. All cabins have satellite TV, full kitchens, covered decks, heating and air conditioning. For information and reservations, call (800) 348-2477 or (575) 534-0406. read more
discover southwest new mexico:
P.A. puts you in the heart of it!
Southwest New Mexico offers a remarkable landscape, and a trip to Pinos Altos places you in the heart of it: Tall mountains, a free-running river, high desert, ancient cliff dwellings and more await you when you stay in P.A.!
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