Cave Creek
New Mexico
Free — you'll pick up right here.
7.9 mi
Distance
1,496 ft
Gain
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayAgency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 2 h ago · oldest 2 h
caution: Agency alerts
7 active alerts in Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District; most severe: Campground and Equestrian Area Closure for Field Tract and Jacks Creek
USFSPosted Oct 1 · checked 2 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 61°F / low 48°F, 20% precip — 92/100 for hike
OpenWeather2 h ago
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Cave Creek
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,496 ft
- Highest point
- 9,810 ft
- Lowest point
- 8,340 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Cave Creek is a 7.91-mile out-and-back trail in New Mexico with 1,907 feet of elevation gain. The route follows a stream through a canyon and offers access to a cave.
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