Silver City: Attractions and more...
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is about 44 miles north of Silver City, via NM 15. At the monument, the remains of Indian inhabitants within five caves in a cliff can be found. They were built sometime between 1275 and 1300 AD by the Mogollon culture. In addition to the ancient ruins, there are plenty of places to camp, hike and fish within the Gila Wilderness. The Catwalk is a trail enclosed by a metal walkway that suspends 25 feet above the Whitewater Canyon hugging the canyon walls. It follows water pipe routes build by miners in 1893. Visitors can explore the walkway and trail, picnic and enjoy the river. It is located 70 miles north of Silver City on U.S. Route 180.
There are several lakes in the area. Lake Roberts is 72 acre lake about 27 miles north of Silver City on NM 15 near the NM 35 junction. Other lakes in the Silver City area include Bill Evans Lake, Snow Lake, Wall Lake, and Bear Canyon Dam. Anglers have a choice of brown and rainbow trout, catfish and bass. In addition, several mountainous rivers can be found nearby. City of Rocks State Park is an area of interesting rock formations created by volcanic eruptions long ago. People can enjoy climbing the rocks, picnicking, and camping. The City of Rocks is located off NM 61.
