Horseshoe Cienega

Arizona

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9.7 mi

Distance

416 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for cross country skiing, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal

3 factors · 3 sources

Newest 11 h ago · oldest 2 d

  • problem: Agency alerts

    3 active alerts in Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests; most severe: Benny Creek Campground/Southfork Day Use Area Closure Order - Springerville Ranger District

    USFSPosted Sep 30, 2025 · checked 11 h ago

  • clear: Snowpack

    Hannagan Meadows SNOTEL (2 mi away): 0" snow depth

    SNOTEL2 d ago

  • caution: Weather

    Clear, high 53°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 57/100 for cross country skiing

    OpenWeather11 h ago

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Horseshoe Cienega

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Elevation & route

Distance
9.7 mi
Elevation gain
416 ft
Highest point
9,180 ft
Lowest point
8,885 ft

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About this route

Horseshoe Cienega is a 9.74-mile loop trail in Arizona with 416 feet of elevation gain. The trail is managed by the Forest Service.

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The climb

High point
9,180 ft
Total climbing
416 ft
Length
9.7 mi
Shape
Loop

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

Where it is

Managed by
Forest Service

Source: USFS EDW boundaries; USGS PAD-US 4.1

Conditions

Active alerts for Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: USFS forest alerts

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

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