968

ATV Trail #968 is 5.2 miles long through the Gila National Forest. The southern half from the Mimbres River Trail to the intersection with Trail #972 is more moderate difficulty, with steep and loose climbs and heavier rock sections, gaining almost 1,000 feet of elevation in the first 2.5 miles. This section has shallow ruts filled in with loose softball-sized rocks, and small rock ledges about a foot tall. It climbs up to a scenic ridge line overlooking the mountain valleys. The northern half of the trail between #972 and North Star Road is easier, with fewer rocky sections, and is mostly just flat and curvy on a mesa. The trail accesses lots of spur ATV trails that go out to scenic camp sites and viewpoints that are fun to explore.