McCauley Hot Springs

Santa Fe National Forest, NM Southern Sangre de Cristo + Jemez Mountains

Trip stats

Distance
3.6 mi
Net Gain
800 ft
Time
2-4 hrs
YDS Rating
Class 1
Route
Out/Back

Ratings out of 10

Effort
1.4/10
Personality
5/10
Beauty
4/10
Solitude
2.4/10
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Route map + Trailhead

Trailhead Coordinates

35.828156, -106.644008

The directions link below drops a pin on the trailhead coordinates and lets Google Maps pick the route. If the drive has rough roads or access issues that GPS nav might get wrong, I cover that in my trip report.

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Trip report

Nov 2, 2017 — The hike McCauley Hot Springs is well-maintained trail near Jemez Springs, New Mexico. From the Battleship Picnic Area, I started along Trail 137 and passed the impressive rock outcrop called Battleship Rock. The rrail followed the East Fork of Jemez River for a short time before making a switchback and ascending through the forest. There are some nice views down the canyon, but overall it's just a pleasant woods walk. Eventually I reached McCauley Hot Springs, a sieries of pools confined with rock barriers. It's a pristine forested setting and I was happy to have the spot to myself, though apparently this hike can get fairly popular.

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Photos

14 photos

  1. Battleship Rock ahead, at the start of the trail.
  2. Along the East Fork of Jemez River.
  3. The trail hugs the river for a bit.
  4. The trail ascends, nice views of cliffs through the trees.
  6. Views along the trail as I ascend to McCauley Hot Springs.
  9. A bunch of nice forest walking.
  12. McCauley Hot Springs.
  14. Lower pool of McCauley Hot Spring.

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