Lobo Peak Trail #57
High Elevation Conditions
Recent search and rescues in high elevation areas of the forest highlights how deceiving the weather and conditions are right now. At town level, temperatures have been unseasonably warm. As you travel up in elevation, things quickly change. Shaded trail segments are icy and overnight temperatures go very low.
If you do decide to head out, prepare. Have equipment for travelling in the snow and know how to use it. Dress in layers and bring extra supplies. Find more tips on our Know Before You Go website section for hypothermia and hiking.
The Lobo Peak trail is 10.7 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding.
Access:
The Lobo Peak Trail follows the Hondo ridge and can be accessed from either the Columbine trailhead to the north or Hondo Canyon trailheads to the south.
Attractions and Considerations:
At 12,115 feet, Lobo Peak is the highest point in the small range of mountains that lies between the Rio Hondo and the Red River. The mountains rise abruptly from the bordering canyons, and Lobo Peak’s isolation from other high points makes the views from the top unique, taking in the Taos Plateau and Rio Grande Gorge to the west, the Latir Peaks to the north, and the Wheeler Peak area to the south.
From Lobo Peak, the trail extends north to Flag Mountain and east to the Gold Hill/Goose Lake area.
Map of Lobo Peak Trail #57 (pdf file)
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Know before you go! Check the spring 2024 snow conditions before going to higher elevations. |
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Information Center: | For more information contact: Questa Ranger District. |
Activities
Day Hiking
Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Difficulty Level: | Difficult |
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