Backcountry Driving Route
Valles Caldera National Preserve, Sandoval County, NM
Point-to-point trail in Valles Caldera National Preserve, Sandoval County, NM. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 18.6 mi (29.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,070 ft (326 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr 30 min
- High point
- 8,796 ft (2,681 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Point to point
Along the way
- Trailhead: Valle Jaramillo Trailhead 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from start
- Trailhead: Abrigo Trailhead 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from start
- Visitor center 15 mi (24.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: Valles Caldera Visitor Center 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Backcountry Driving Route
How long is Backcountry Driving Route?
Backcountry Driving Route is 18.6 mi (29.9 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,070 ft (326 m) in total, up to a high point of 8,796 ft (2,681 m).
How hard is Backcountry Driving Route?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Backcountry Driving Route?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Backcountry Driving Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Backcountry Driving Route shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Backcountry Driving Route?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Backcountry Driving Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Alamo Canyon Trail Valles Caldera National Preserve · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- 31 Mile Road Santa Fe National Forest · Easy · 8.5 mi (13.7 km)
- San Antonio Hot Springs Trail Santa Fe National Forest · Easy · 0.4 mi (0.6 km)
- San Antonio Creek Trail Santa Fe National Forest · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- Rio Cebolla Trail Santa Fe National Forest · Moderate · 9.8 mi (15.7 km)
- Cerro de la Garita Trail Valles Caldera National Preserve · Hard · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap