
4.5 mi
Distance
2,208 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 26m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Caballo Cone (Turtleback Mountain) is an out-and-back trail in Sierra County, New Mexico. It is 4.5 miles long and gains 2,208 feet. The nearest town is Elephant Butte, New Mexico, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 1,306 ft |
| High point | 2.3 mi | 1,842 ft |
| End | 4.5 mi | 1,306 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Elephant Butte, NM · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Sierra County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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