The highlight of the Gila National Forest is Emory Pass. With an elevation of 8228 feet the pass provides some great views of Southern New Mexico.
The Gila is unique in that it has a wide range of landscapes. While driving on Hwy 180 one can expect high desert scenes as well as thick pine forests.
The Gila National Forest was established in 1905. It's the sixth largest National Forest with 3.3 million acres.
The Gila Wilderness lies within the national forest. It was established in 1924 as the first designated wilderness by the U.S. Federal Government. 
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