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Tom Moore #708 Trailhead

Trailhead for Tom Moore Trail #708. Six (6) miles of this trail, from FR 150 to the junction with Trail #716 and #713, was logged summer 2017. The trails gently winds through a wide and open canyon of lovely old ponderosa trees. It also passes by a spring-fed tank.

General Information

Tom Moore Canyon Trail #708 – In 2016 six (6) miles was logged from FR 150 to the junction with trail #716 and Trail #713. This trail gently winds through a wide and open canyon of amazing old ponderosa trees.  It also passes a spring-fed tank.

Year-round

Parking is available overnight; occupancy and use at the trailhead is dawn to dusk.


 

Please do not camp in trailhead parking areas. All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.

No pass required

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses.

No fees are required for this site

Pets must be leashed in the trailhead

Please contact the Gila National Forest Supervisors Office at 575-388-8201 for information about outfitters and guides who are authorized to operate on the forest. 

Wilderness Office Building

Address: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 33.20307159

Longitude: -108.02771759

Elevation

7,298 Feet

Directions

Trailhead is located on the west side of Forest Road 150, the North Star Road. From New Mexico Highway 35, turn north onto Forest Road 150 and proceed approximately 31.8 miles to the trailhead along the west (left) side of Forest Road 150.

Parking

Ample parking

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Equestrian facilities not provided

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated November 14, 2025