Telephone Short Cut
0.9 mi
Distance
909 ft
Elev. Gain
45m
Est. Time
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Telephone Short Cut unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,016 ft |
| End | 0.9 mi | 2,298 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- Horses allowed
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Rancho Grande, NM · about 17 mi away
- County:
- Greenlee County, AZ
- Jurisdiction:
- Apache National Forest · United States Forest Service
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