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This trail features a waterfall at the top in addition to providing connection to other trails.


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Map Key

1.0

Miles

1.6

KM

Point to Point

5,862' 1,787 m

High

5,433' 1,656 m

Low

430' 131 m

Up

1' 0 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

19%

Max Grade (11°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · River/Creek · Waterfall

Family Friendly This trail is fairly easy to walk. It has the remnants of an old mine and during the rainy season there is a waterfall.

Description

From the start, this route is fairly manageable, however the grade will soon pick up, and you'll notice that you're climbing on your way out. The trail is wide and well maintained between the Crawford Trail and La Cueva Trail, but more difficult up toward mines at top of trail, as the track narrows. The effort will be worthwhile, as you'll reach a scenic waterfall.

Once you've had your fill, you can connect to another trail, or head back to the trailhead.

Flora & Fauna

Cacti, sumacs, acacias, and yellow columbines.

Contacts

Shared By:

Brandon Dougherty with improvements by Jean-Claude Linossi

Trail Ratings

  3.6 from 11 votes

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  3.6 from 11 votes
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Trail Rankings

#175

in New Mexico

#11,856

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Photos

The morning light filtering around the side of La Cueva
Nov 9, 2017 near White S…, NM
Looking down at the end point
Apr 2, 2022 near White S…, NM
The waterfall at the end of Filmore Canyon is spectacular in the fall.
May 16, 2017 near White S…, NM
La Cueva Rock Area
Oct 9, 2023 near White S…, NM
A hiker navigates the steep-walled slots above La Cueva.
Jan 10, 2017 near White S…, NM
Colossal boulders make for a great photo opp above the famous archaeological site La Cueva.
Jan 10, 2017 near White S…, NM

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Apr 3, 2023
Mike Woods
Apr 2, 2022
Stewart Carnes
Apr 19, 2021
Nick Kepf
Don't miss the mine remnants near the end of the canyon at the gravel pile.
Mar 5, 2021
Donna Kepf
We did half way as we coming off the Crawford loop. 0.6mi
Mar 5, 2021
Nick Kepf
Tan bottom portion of trail from Crawford Canyon to La Cueva. 0.6mi — 0h 24m
Oct 11, 2020
Olivia Bellomo
0.6mi
Mar 19, 2019
John Eversmeyer
Jan 24, 2019
Kasie Hawkins
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