Parking upgrades are ready for public use at Gomez Peak picnic pavilion and local trailheads
SILVER CITY, NM, October 31, 2024 – The Gila National Forest, Silver City Ranger District has recently completed parking upgrades at three popular recreation areas, including Dragonfly Trailhead, Bear Creek Continental Divide Trailhead, and Gomez Peak picnic pavilion.
"Expanded, gravel parking areas, improved drainage and new signage are now complete and available for public use at Dragonfly Trailhead and the Bear Creek access to Continental Divide Trail," said Silver City District Ranger Elizabeth Toney. "These enhancements reflect our commitment to providing high quality recreation facilities and outdoor experiences for local communities and the visiting public; for connecting people with the outdoors and their shared public lands."
Along with the stated parking upgrades, users of the Gomez Peak Picnic Pavilion will also notice that a contractor has recently finished repaving the driveway and parking area – a win for public safety and improved site access. Funds for the Dragonfly Trailhead were provided by a "30 Something" grant put together by Robert Schiowitz with the Gila Community and Tourism Development Group. Funds for the Bear Creek Trailhead were provided through USDA Forest Service funding for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. For more information contact Maribeth Pecotte at 575-388-8211 or
