W.s. Mountain
USFS trail 43
Trail facts
- Length
- 8.8 mi mapped
- Surface
- native material
- USFS-managed hiker season
- year-round
- USFS-managed uses
- Hiking, Horseback (pack and saddle)
- Motorized status
- Non-motorized (USFS designation)
- Designation
- National trail designation
- National forest
- Gila National Forest
Length is the trail as the Forest Service maps it, not a trip distance. Hike out and back and you will cover it twice; check the shape of the route before you count on the figure.
This record is a snapshot of U.S. Forest Service data retrieved on 2026-07-09. It does not reflect current closures, conditions, or seasonal orders. Check with the local ranger district before you go.
Elevation
- High point
- About 7,800 ft
- Low point
- About 5,700 ft
Estimates, derived from USGS elevation data sampled along the USFS-mapped route, computed 2026-07-10. We have not measured these figures in the field.
Plan a day on this trail
Tell the Trip Builder where you are headed and it assembles a day-specific kit with weather, daylight, and terrain in mind.
Build your kitData: U.S. Forest Service, retrieved 2026-07-09.