Big Tubes Loop Trail at Big Tubes Area

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4,485 ft

Distance

55 ft

Climb

-52 ft

Descent

1 mile

High Point

3 ft

Altitude change

7,604 ft

Altitude min

7,625 ft

Altitude start

7,628 ft

Altitude end

0.1%

Grade

-6%

Grade max

12.5%

Grade min

1,286 ft

Distance climb

1,880 ft

Distance down

1,319 ft

Distance flat

This is just a common loop to take to see most of the long exposed sections of Lava Tubes.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Big Tubes North Spur 220 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Big Tubes Loop located?

Big Tubes Loop is located in Big Tubes Area, Grants, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Big Tubes Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 34.94516, -108.10153.

▼ How hard is Big Tubes Loop?

Big Tubes Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 0.1%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Tubes Loop?

Big Tubes Loop has 55 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,604 ft to 7,645 ft.

▼ How long is Big Tubes Loop?

Big Tubes Loop is 4,485 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Tubes Loop?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Tubes Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

▼ When is the best time of year to hike Big Tubes Loop?

Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Big Tubes Loop are:

January (1 activities)
June (1 activities)

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▼ How do I access Big Tubes Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Tubes Loop are:

Big Tubes Trailhead (1,633 ft away)
Bandera Volcano and Ice Cave (3.5 miles away)
El Malpais (NPS) (4.9 miles away)

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▼ How long does it take to hike Big Tubes Loop?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to hike Big Tubes Loop. The trail is 4,485 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Big Tubes Loop?

Big Tubes Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 12 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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