This trail forms a short loop past a historic cowboy camp and spring. A brochure available at the trailhead describes the geology and ecology of the surrounding terrain.

This short, easy loop leads one half mile past historic sites, over slickrock and by rock formations. A brochure is available at the trailhead that interprets the geology and ecology of the terrain. The trail brochure follows the loop in a clockwise direction. The track passes a cave used as a camp by cowboys for decades. Two ladders are used to aid hikers up steep sections of the trail.

Directions: From Needles Visitor Center, Travel westward on the main park road and turn left at the first fork in the road. Drive approximately one half mile to another fork. Follow the left side of the fork to the Cave Spring Trailhead.

Elevation: 4,920 feet

Ending Elevation: 4,920 feet

Usage: Moderate

Difficulty: Easy

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