aving a variety of usable trails is essential for experiencing the solitude that Aldo Leopold enjoyed, says Melissa Green, trails project coordinator of Gila Back Country Horsemen. “Keeping people going to different places is big so the wilderness stays pristine.” The nonprofit trail-maintenance group’s website () shares accurate maps and route descriptions. “We try to highlight trails that we know either ourselves or the Forest Service have worked on,” she says. While some may opt to backpack the 100-mile Gila Wilderness Centennial
