Lake Roberts Trail #801
The 1.75-mile (one way) Lake Roberts Trail circles most of the way around Lake Roberts, except for the willow-laden east end. From the boat launch, Trail #801 follows along the shoreline of the lake to the west. At the dam, Trail #801 drops down below the spillway and climbs back up the slope on the south side of the dam, continuing to the east along the southern shore of the lake. A sturdy bridge carries hikers across a deeper cut in the slope, and the trail ends at Upper End Campground.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Accessibility
This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.
General Information
Closest Services:
The nearest food and beverage services are available one mile west at Lake Roberts General Store. For a full service community, Silver City, NM is 30 miles south.
Connecting Trails:
none
Open year-round
There is no fee for use of this trail.
Permits are required for commercial and organized groups entering the forest.
Stream, lake, or spring, when flowing. Water quality is not tested. It is advisable to filter or treat all drinking water
This trail is designated for non-motorized uses.
All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.
Contact Phone: 575-536-2250
Address: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.030521, -108.157440 at Lake Roberts Boat Launch
Parking
Ample parking at boat launch, Vista Ruins picnic area, or Upper End Campground.
Directions
Trailhead is located along the south side of New Mexico Highway 35, between mileposts 22 and 23, east of Lake Roberts. Trail is also referred to as Spirit Canyon Trail. Trail can also be accessed from Upper End Campground.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
