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Elevation: 5,582 ft
GPS: 32.3351, -106.5942
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This group of rock formations is the some of the closest climbing for the Las Cruces climber. The majority of climbs here are trad climbs but a handful of sport routes can be found. Rock quality is often quite poor, as are some of the old fixed anchors.

Cueva Rock is a historical site and climbers should be respectful of this fact. A hermit once lived in a cave under this formation, and should you visit this cave, your eyes will be drawn to the piton-infested crack system that soars above the cave. This route is off-limits to climbing due to its proximity to the historic cave and to the tourist traffic that goes under the route. Climbing is not allowed in or around this area.

There is a $5/day parking fee, or you can get a year's pass for $25.

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From Las Cruces, go east on University Avenue which turns into Dripping Springs Road. Follow this road into the recreation area and turn left into La Cueva Picnic area. Summer hours are from 8 am to 7 pm, winter hours from 8 am to 5 pm. You are expected to actually exit the gate by these times. Details are available on BLM website.

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