About this campground
The elevation at the trailhead is about 9,300 ft. The trail has a gradual slope throughout and is the longest trail in the Cuba Ranger District. Destination is the San Pedro Parks about 8.2 miles from the trailhead where the trail meets trail #51 (Las Vacas). Water is scarce along the trail. Trail # 418 (Perchas) is crossed at about 2.5 miles. It is 4.2 from the junction to trail #51.
Directions
Open in Google Maps →Nearby federal campgrounds
- RIO DE LAS VACAS CAMPGROUNDSanta Fe National Forest5 mi
- CLEAR CREEK CAMPGROUND (NM)Santa Fe National Forest6 mi
- Clear Creek Group Campground (NM)Santa Fe National Forest6 mi
- Seven Springs Picnic SiteSanta Fe National Forest9 mi
- Coyote Ranger DistrictSanta Fe National Forest10 mi
- SAN ANTONIO CAMPGROUNDSanta Fe National Forest13 mi
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