Near La Cueva Trail
The morning light filtering around the side of La Cueva
Near La Cueva Trail
La Cueva Rock Area
Near La Cueva Trail
View from the trail
Near La Cueva Trail
A hiker navigates the steep-walled slots above La Cueva.
Near La Cueva Trail
Colossal boulders make for a great photo opp above the famous archaeological site La Cueva.

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La Cueva Trail

3.3 (7 Ratings)
This is a short, easy to trail to view the Cave (La Cueva).
1
mi
Distance
320
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingCaveFamily FriendlyRiver/Creek

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.95mi
Distance
320ft
Elevation Gain
61ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
5,657ft
High Point
5,390ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a short easy to trail to view the Cave (La Cueva). It is very wide and well-maintained. From this trail you can also connect to the Filmore Canyon Trail and Dripping Springs Trail for a longer hike.

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November 12, 2024
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