Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Parking is just inside the camping and recreational area - in a large lot during the busier camping season but in a small lot when campground close down during the offseason.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The trail begins at the far end of the large paved overflow parking area.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The Little Apache Trail is marked by blue blazes and is open to hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and cross country skiers.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
This high elevation trail (approx 9000") heads through conifer forest beneath the large New Mexico mountain sky.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Snow can remain along the trail late into the season.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
The 3.2 mile path bottoms out at a rock quarry, from which point it climbs once again.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Going in a clockwise direction, the second half of the trail climbs a series of mountain meadows.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Climbing along the Little Apache Loop Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Little Apache Trail in Lincoln National Forest above the town of Cloudcroft, New Mexico.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/07/2025
Upon reaching the paved road, the final quarter mile is returning to the trailhead along the campground road.