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Aztec Cave Trail – Aztec Cave loop from Aztec Cave

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Aztec Cave Trail – Aztec Cave loop from Aztec Cave

Hard

2.5

(23)

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Aztec Cave Trail – Aztec Cave loop from Aztec Cave

03:02

22.2km

770m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

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Franklin Mountains State Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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573 m

Aztec Cave Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Aztec Cave Trail includes a short distance and a high payoff. The trail is steep at times, and it is important to be cautious with your footing due to …

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838 m

Aztec Cave

Highlight • Cave

Cool off in the Aztec Cave, the main highlight of the Aztec Cave trail. The most widely-accepted theory about the cave's formation is that it is a result of massive …

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7.21 km

Lower Sunset Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Lower Sunset trail is one of the best running trails that you can access as soon as you pull into the park entrance. There are open views to the west …

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22.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.5 km

5.41 km

611 m

489 m

156 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

2.70 km

2.13 km

714 m

616 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,760 m)

Lowest point (1,360 m)

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Sunday 2 August

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Aztec Cave Trail – Aztec Cave loop from Aztec Cave

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