Moderate
1 mi
Distance
597 ft
Elev. Gain
34m
Est. Time
0.0
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About This Trail
The National Park Service has a guide for Slaughter Canyon Cave. It costs $30 per person to make reservations through recreation.gov. The trail to the cave is one-way and the trail inside the cave varies but usually runs about a mile.
Trail Details
Out & Back
Route Type
Dirt
Surface
Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)
Dog Policy
Yes
Kid Friendly
No
Permit Required
Elevation Profile
Min:1,291 ft
Max:1,448 ft
182 ft
182 ft
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Trail Conditions
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