New Mexico · Hiking · Near Arroyo Seco

East Fork

6.0 mi
round trip
1,034 ft
climb
10,674 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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East Fork is a 6-mile out-and-back hike in the Questa Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of 9,622 feet to a high of 10,674 feet, a climb of about 1,034 feet one way, and it is rated hard. The route is on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes. The open season runs from March 15 to November 15. The trail is close to several other destinations. Lost Lake Trail #91 and Middle Fork Trail (487) are each about 1.5 miles away, and Lost Lake is about 2.5 miles off. Twining campground sits about 3.6 miles away.

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    Campground · 3.6 mi from the trail
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    Museum · 18 mi from Arroyo Seco

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