BEATTY'S CABIN

14 miles

Description This hike offers a combination of steep and gradual grades to hike. The trail goes thru areas of aspen, open meadows and offers views of the surrounding areas. It is heavily used.

Difficulty Moderate

Comments This trail is on of the most heavily used trails in the Pecos Wilderness. Camping and campfires are not permitted in the Beatty's Flats area. There are two steep climbs on this hike. The first is at the start of the hike and the second is on Trail 259 into the Beatty's Flats area. The remainder of the trail is gradual changes.

To Earn
Segment Hike trail as described.

Maps USGS 7-1/2' Cowles, Elk Mountain, Truches Peak, Pecos Falls

Trail From Jack's Creek Campground: Trail 25 (2.0 mi.) -> Trail 257 (2.4 mi.) -> Trail 259 (3.3 mi.) -> Trail 260 (0.2 mi.) Trail 25 (6.9 mi.) -> Jack Creek Campground. (See map)

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Transportation
Requirements Overnight parking is available at Jack's Creek Campground.

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Last updated: November 11, 1998

Description	This hike offers a combination of steep and gradual grades to hike. The trail goes thru areas of aspen, open meadows and offers views of the surrounding areas. It is heavily used.
Difficulty	Moderate
Comments	This trail is on of the most heavily used trails in the Pecos Wilderness. Camping and campfires are not permitted in the Beatty's Flats area. There are two steep climbs on this hike. The first is at the start of the hike and the second is on Trail 259 into the Beatty's Flats area. The remainder of the trail is gradual changes.
To Earn Segment	Hike trail as described.
Maps	USGS 7-1/2' Cowles, Elk Mountain, Truches Peak, Pecos Falls
Trail	From Jack's Creek Campground: Trail 25 (2.0 mi.) -> Trail 257 (2.4 mi.) -> Trail 259 (3.3 mi.) -> Trail 260 (0.2 mi.) Trail 25 (6.9 mi.) -> Jack Creek Campground. (See map)
Elevation Profile
Transportation Requirements	Overnight parking is available at Jack's Creek Campground.