Title 'Gallina Canyon Ranch'
Title 'Jacal'

Aproaching Wilderness Jacal from the south.

Wilderness Jacal, looking at the deck.
Reserve Jacal

Just like the Wilderness Casita, the Wilderness Jacal resides on the ranch: the only privately-owned property in the area. Wilderness Jacal is five miles west of Wilderness Casita, and it offers a more primitive wilderness experience than Wilderness Casita:

  • Fresh water from a roof cachement system, dish soap and paper towels are provided.
  • A Queen Size bed with linens.
  • A picturesque kitchen and dining area.
  • A three-burner propane stove.
  • A propane barbecue grill.
  • A large outside deck.
  • An outhouse, with toilet paper.
  • An outdoor wood-burning stove with firewood.
  • 20 miles of peace, quiet, and privacy.
  • Dogs are allowed at Wilderness Jacal.
  • A 5-gallon solar shower bag, liquid bath soap provided.
  • No electricity.
  • A small refrigerator that can hold up to eight two-liter bottles.
  • Solar-powered flashlight.
  • Perfect for writers, photographers, and artists to "get away from the world" for awhile.
  • Ideal for hiking enthusiasts.

Gallina Tower
Gallina Canyon Ranch Policies:
Smoking, fire, pets, shoes Dogs allowed

  • Camp fires and smoking are prohibited in the canyon due to the extreme fire risk.
  • No hunting is allowed.
  • Frying food is allowed outside; please do not fry food inside the Jacal.
  • Due to the remoteness of the ranch, children are not allowed.
  • Check-in time is noon due to occasional evening rain (unless given 24 hour prior notice)
  • Check-out time is 11 AM.

The 'Christmas Tree' at Jacal.


Other Details:
  • Directions on how to get here are available via this link.
  • This is a hard-working cattle ranch. You may encounter cows and calves, goats and horses, chickens and wild turkeys, elk and deer during your stay; they will peacefully ignore you if you peacefully ignore them.
  • The kitchen contains salt, pepper, and sugar. Prior to your arrival you will wish to shop for all of your food, drink, and snacks for your entire stay.
  • Gallina Canyon Ranch is at the end of a long, adventurous dirt road. If your vehicle has exceptionally low clearence, let us know and we will meet you at the bridge. (Example: Scion xB.)
  • We will take you and your provisions, in our truck, to Wilderness Jacal. We will return you to the main ranch and your vehicle at the end of your stay.
  • Please leave all gates as you find them.
  • Radios and cellular telephones do not work in the canyon.
  • If you plan on swimming in the pond or the Rio Chama, please bring a bathing suit. We will provide beach towels. You might also wish to bring water shoes.
  • The road to Wilderness Jacal crosses the Rio Gallina drainage 14 times, one-way. It is possible for Rio Gallina to flash flood: do not attempt to cross in times of flooding.
  • You may hike down to the shared areas (five miles) whenever you wish; if you have a dog, the dog must be on a leash at all times. This is for your dog's safety, and the safety of the ranch animals.
  • The ranch is a great place for amateur astronomers and stargazers: you may download a star map for the northern hemisphere to bring with you to the ranch.
  • Long pants and insect repellent are recommended.
Images of Jacal You may use your computer mouse's left button to "click on" the following images to see a larger version of the images.
Inside Jacal Jacal is one large room, with a queen-size bed (clean linens provided), a dining table, dining chairs, kitchen sink with cold water only, three-burner propane stove, pots and pans, and lounge chair. Inside Jacal
Inside Jacal The kitchen includes a small refrigerator, sink, cold water, knifes, and cutting board. Inside Jacal, west window
Dining area Jacal stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. In the summer, one may open the windows and door at night and then shut the windows and door in the morning to keep the cool in. Jacal Horno
Jacal Shower There are tables and chairs outside on the deck; the deck is protected by a roof. A solar-heated shower bag is provided, as are bath towels and liquid soap. Jacal Outside
Weber Q 220 barbecue BBQ Jacal has an outdoor propane barbecue on the deck. We provide the propane, and also assorted BBQ tools such as a barbecue fork and wire brush.
The image to the right shows the view at Jacal looking southward. You can "click on" the image to see a larger image, showing more of the southern view. 		Jacal is remote, in the wilderness
Jacal Outhouse We provide toilet paper. swimming pond
When staying at Jacal, you may hike four miles east to the main ranch and enjoy a cool swim in our four-feet-deep spring-fed pond. The pond includes a cold freshwater shower, refrigerator for cold drinks, and a wisteria arbor. (See shared areas.)
Canyon View

Canyon View

Canyon View

A hike through the canyon will reward the visitor with spectacular views of Northern New Mexico geology, Rio Gallina, sage, Ponderosa Pine, Piñon Pine, Juniper, Cedar, and wild flowers.

Cerulean skies and wooly white clouds are the norm most days of the year. We are at 6,515 feet elevation, and the sunlight can be intense: sunscreen and a hat is highly recommended for hikers, as are sturdy hiking boots.

Rio Gallina is a seasonal river: there are no fish to be had from the Gallina river. One may take Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout from Rio Chama, which is a bit less than two miles from Casita.

Canyon View

Canyon View

Canyon From Mesa

Please contact Elizabeth at horseys@hughes.net before making reservations to ensure the desired dates of your visit are available. Please see our Days Available web page.

Reservations are accepted for five nights or fewer. We require a 50% deposit to reserve the rental, refundable if you cancel within 7 days prior to check-in date. The balance is to be paid upon your arrival.

Wilderness Jacal Deposit

Due to the remoteness of the ranch, we will use our secure online credit card system to pay the balance of your bill. You may also pay the balance with cash or Travelers' Cheques.

Rental Terms:
  • Jacal is rented from May 1st. to October 31st.
  • One or two adults 25 years old or older; exceptions are possible.
  • We require a signed waiver from each person, which we will give to you to sign when you arrive.
  • Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Rental fees:
  • $400 for three to five nights.
  • $500 for six to seven nights.
  • $800 for fourteen nights.
  • $1600 for thirty nights. (See Note below)
  • Our "See The Canyon Special:" Experience both rentals for $600 for 3 nights at Casita and 3 nights at Jacal.
  • We accept credit card payments through PayPal®, Traveler's Cheques, and cash; sorry, but we do not accept personal checks.
  • A 6.18% Sales Tax will be added.
  • There will be no additional charge for extra nights in case heavy rain prevents you from leaving after your paid-for nights.
  • Check-out time is 11:00AM.

Note: After two weeks we will deliver to you fresh bedding, towels, and any food items you may arrange with us to deliver upon your arrival.

2009 is the first time we have opened our home to the public; we are still learning our duties as vacation rental hosts. If you have suggestions on how we may improve your stay at Gallina Canyon Ranch, please share them with us. You may read guests' testimonials written by our past guests, using this link for Casita testimonials, and this link for Jacal testimonials.

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