Jemez Falls and McCauley Hot Spring

La Cueva New Mexico Hikes

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Jemez Falls and McCauley Hot Spring - La Cueva New Mexico Hikes

Scattered in New Mexico’s national forests are eleven hot springs where hikers can soak in naturally heated water bubbling out of the ground. One concentration of springs is located in the Jemez Mountains. McCauley Hot Spring is a delightful series of pools that lies in the Jemez backcountry on a bench above the East Fork of the Jemez River. An oval pool as big as a living room is the main attraction, but the warm outflow from the pond collects in three or four smaller rock tubs below. At about 92 degrees Fahrenheit, the water in every pool is delightfully relaxing.

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Trail Statistics & Information


Activity Type:	Hiking
Nearby City:	La Cueva
Length:	5 total miles
Elevation Gain:	500 feet
Trail Type:	Point-to-point
Skill Level:	Easy
Duration:	Day hike
Season:	Best April to November
Top Elevation:	7,900 feet
Local Contacts:	Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Ranger District
Local Maps:	USGS Jemez Springs
Topo Map:	Jemez Falls and McCauley Hot Spring Topographic Map
Guide Book:	100 Hikes in New Mexico Guide Book
Driving Directions:	View Guide
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Mdub007 Rating:

Date of Trip: 4/15/2009
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An easy hike up to the hot springs... which are no longer very hot and not…

Russ Rating:

Date of Trip: 3/22/2008
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after finding the trial, which is nearly immpossible without a

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