Place

Coronado Cave Trail

View looking east from canyon, sotol plant in foreground, San Juan Peak in the distance.
View from the Coronado Cave Trail

NPS

Quick Facts

Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

No Pets Allowed
Distance: 1 Mile Round-Trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Elevation Change: 500 feet


The cave parking lot and trailhead is 0.25 miles west of the visitor center. The cave entrance is a 0.5 mile hike from the trailhead. Entering the cave requires scrambling down a steep, rocky slope. The cave itself extends 600 feet in length and has 20 foot high ceilings. Two flashlights/headlamps per person is recommended. Please do not touch cave walls or cave formations. For additional information, visit the park webpage.

Coronado National Memorial

Last updated: March 27, 2024