5.9 mi
Distance
965 ft
Elev. Gain
Point to Point
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
VC08 is a point-to-point trail in Valles Caldera National Preserve, managed by the National Park Service, in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It is 5.9 miles long and gains 965 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is La Cueva, New Mexico, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- La Cueva, NM · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Sandoval County, NM
- Jurisdiction:
- Valles Caldera National Preserve · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Address:39201 New Mexico Highway 4 · Jemez Springs, NM · 87025
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
San Antonio Campground
1.8 mi awayJemez Springs, NM
Check official pricing30 sitesReservable TentRV Popular No Service
Road 378, Fenton Lake - Dispersed
4.8 mi awaySanta Fe National Forest
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6.1 mi awayJemez Springs, NM
Check official pricing51 sitesReservable TentRV Popular Major Issues
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6.3 mi awayJemez Springs, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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