New Mexico · Hiking

Apple Tree Cyn

8.2 mi
round trip
1,625 ft
climb
9,373 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 6 alerts for Lincoln National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Lincoln National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Apple Tree Cyn is an out-and-back hike of about 8.2 miles in the Sacramento Ranger District of Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of about 7,792 feet to a high of about 9,373 feet, with a total elevation gain of about 1,625 feet. The route is rated hard, and the trail surface is natural. Bikes and horses are both allowed. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from the nearby Cloudcroft weather station, which sits about 700 feet lower, show May highs around 66°F and October highs around 60°F, with July and August bringing the most wet days. Several other trails start close by. Apple Tree Spur Trail (5601A) is about half a mile away, and Spiller Canyon Trail (9201) and Scott Able Trail (126) are each within about a mile. Thousand Mile Canyon Trail (9216) lies about 3 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Apple Tree Cyn

    Best months: May–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      42° / 19°

      6 wet

    2. Feb

      45° / 22°

      6 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 26°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 31°

      4 wet

    5. May

      66° / 38°

      5 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 45°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      72° / 48°

      16 wet

    8. Aug

      71° / 47°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 42°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 34°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 26°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 19°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cloudcroft, NM, 16.6 mi away at 8,679 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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