Last updated: April 23, 2025
Thing to Do
Take a Self-Guided Tour of the Cabin District
NPS/Irene Owsley
The Cabin District stands as a reminder of the ranching legacy at Valles Caldera. This self-guided audio tour walks through a day in the life of a ranch worker, stopping by each historic structure and explaining its significance to the ranching operation that persisted here for nearly 100 years.
Download the NPS smartphone app for free at The NPS App - Digital (U.S. National Park Service). Tour takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Download the NPS smartphone app for free at The NPS App - Digital (U.S. National Park Service). Tour takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Details
Duration
30-60 Minutes
Activity
Self-Guided Tours - Walking
The Cabin District stands as a reminder of the ranching legacy at Valles Caldera. This self-guided audio tour walks through a day in the life of a ranch worker, stopping by each historic structure and explaining its significance to the ranching operation that persisted here for nearly 100 years.
Download the NPS smartphone app for free at The NPS App - Digital (U.S. National Park Service). Tour takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Download the NPS smartphone app for free at The NPS App - Digital (U.S. National Park Service). Tour takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Pets Allowed
Yes
Leashed pets are permitted on the Cabin District Trail and throughout the Cabin District.
Activity Fee
Yes
Park entrance fees apply.
Location
Cabin District
Valles Caldera National Preserve's Cabin District is located approximately 4 miles from the main park entrance.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The Cabin District Trail is an unpaved path through grassy and/or rocky terrain. For accessibility accommodations, please ask a park ranger for vehicular access to each cabin along the trail.