La Cueva Trail
Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Doña Ana County, NM
Out-and-back trail in Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Doña Ana County, NM. Hiking & Walking.
- Distance
- 1 mi (1.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 148 ft (45 m)
- Est. Time
- 25 min
- High point
- 5,646 ft (1,721 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: A.B. Cox Visitor Center 1 mi (1.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about La Cueva Trail
How long is La Cueva Trail?
La Cueva Trail is 1 mi (1.7 km) long. Most people take about 25 min. It climbs 148 ft (45 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,646 ft (1,721 m).
How hard is La Cueva Trail?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for La Cueva Trail?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on La Cueva Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 1 mi (1.7 km).
Is La Cueva Trail shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on La Cueva Trail?
No, dogs are not allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
Is La Cueva Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on La Cueva Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Walking.
Is this a good week for La Cueva Trail?
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.
Trails near La Cueva Trail
- Lower La Cueva Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Crawford Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Fillmore Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Lower Organ Needle Trail Doña Ana County · Moderate · 2.4 mi (3.8 km)
- Arroyo Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km)
- Dripping Springs Trail Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument · Moderate · 3.2 mi (5.2 km)
- Organ Needle Trail Organ Mountains Wilderness · Moderate · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Organ Peak Trail Doña Ana County · Hard · 4.1 mi (6.6 km)
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