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

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Rocks Above La Cueva Spur Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
0.2
mi
Distance
145
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.22mi
Distance
145ft
Elevation Gain
147ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
5,597ft
High Point
5,437ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
This is a short trail with good views of the La Cueva Rock formations and the Organ Needles. You can actually follow the ridge line further with better views of the rock formations. The trail will end on the east side at the intersection of Filmore and Crawford trails.

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Contributors
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