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New Mexico
7.9 mi
Distance
1,907 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Santa Fe National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Cave Creek
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Cave Creek Trail is a moderate 7.91-mile hike featuring nearly 1,900 feet of elevation gain through New Mexico's diverse terrain. This trail takes hikers through canyon country with scenic creek-side sections and woodland transitions, offering a rewarding day hike with substantial elevation challenge. The creek drainage provides water features and cooler microclimates that make this route particularly appealing during warmer months.
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