Gobbler Knob

Gobbler Knob is a moderate out-and-back hike in the Sacramento Ranger District of Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico, about 5.4 miles long with a one-way elevation gain of 453 feet. The trail reaches a high point of 7,807 feet, starting from a low point of about 7,411 feet, and the Forest Service manages the surrounding land. The trail is natural-surfaced and allows both horses and bikes. It stays open year-round, so you can plan a trip anytime. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable seasons. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs around 73°F in May and 74°F in September, while July and August bring the most wet days, about 10 each month. That station sits roughly 1,000 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the knob run cooler. Nearby options include Dog Canyon Trail and Moonshine Trail (90V), both about 2 miles away, and the Rim Trail at about 2.7 miles. Apache Point Observatory Road is about 3.2 miles off.