Palo Duro Fitness Center – Friday Hiking Group
Cave Creek – Pecos
Fri, 2025-07-25 @ 7:15 AM
HIKE CHANGE NOTICE
Change Notice Sent By: Carl Gervais
Original Hike: Hamilton Mesa
What Has Changed: Hike
More Information: Due to road conditions on the Iron Gate Campground road, we will substitute a similar hike in the same area.
Highlights: Wildflowers including Yellow Ladyslippers and Shooting Stars; lush forest; trout stream; caves.
Cautions: Stream crossings (on logs or wade). Hiking poles recommended.
Web Page: Click here to go to the hike web page where you may view the hike map, trailhead directions, how to do the actual hike, and download the hike GPS files.
Hike Leader(s): Carl Gervais
Van Driver(s): Carl Gervais
Hike Class: C (Challenging)
Hike Distance: 5.2 mi
Min Elevation: 8329 ft
Elevation Change: ft
Total Uphill: 720 ft
Total Downhill: 720 ft
Avg Grade: 9%
Route Type: InOut
Drive Time 1W: 2:00
Drive Distance RT: 200 mi
Times: We will meet at 7:15 AM and leave at 7:30 AM
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