New Mexico · Hiking

Fishing Trail

5.6 mi
round trip
34 ft
climb
7,660 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 14 h ago

Is Fishing Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Fishing Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Gila National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Fishing Trail is a 5.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Quemado Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 34 feet, so it's a low-key walk rather than a climb. The route is natural-surfaced and open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals. The trail's low point sits at 7,627 feet, and the high point is 7,660 feet, so the whole trip stays within a narrow range of elevation. For timing, late spring and early fall are the most comfortable. Typical averages from the nearby Quemado weather station show May highs around 75°F and September highs around 77°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Quemado Lake Recreation Area and Pinon - Lake Access are both about 0.4 miles away, and Piñon Campground is about 0.5 miles off. The Largo Canyon Trail is roughly 0.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

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