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Balconies Cliffs-Caves Loop
This easy to moderate hike is 2.4 miles round trip and should take you 60 to 90 minutes.
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Balconies Cliffs-Caves Loop Details
This easy to moderate hike is 2.4 miles round trip and should take you 60 to 90 minutes. Departing from Chaparral, the hike features an elevation gain of 100 feet. Pass up and over Balconies Cave then back down the Old Pinn Trail to scramble through the talus caves. Be prepared to wade through water in winter when flooding is common. Don't forget your flashlight - it's required inside Balconies Cave.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
2.4 miles
Estimated time
75 minutes
Region
N/A
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