The Gilman Tunnels reopened to the public Thursday following a rock stabilization project. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — The Gilman Tunnels in the Jemez Ranger District of Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), reopened Thursday, May 22, 2025 and is now accessible to the public. The area closed Oct. 14, 2024, to conduct a rock stabilization project.

“The Jemez Ranger District experienced a storm event in 2022 that caused considerable rock fall at the Gilman Tunnels,” Jemez District Ranger Jeremy Golston said. “At that time, we identified the need to schedule periodic maintenance to mitigate rockfall hazards and ensure this popular destination can be enjoyed by future generations.”

For more information on this project, visit the SFNF website and social media, Facebook and X.

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