New Mexico · Hiking · Latir Peak Wilderness · Near Arroyo Seco

Heart Lake

Heart LakePhoto: Matt Lavin, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.9 mi
round trip
338 ft
climb
11,548 ft
high point
Out and back
route

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Heart Lake is a short, easy hike in the Latir Peak Wilderness, part of the Carson National Forest's Questa Ranger District in northern New Mexico. The trail is about 0.9 miles long, with a one-way climb of 338 feet from a low point of about 11,200 feet to a high of about 11,550 feet. The Forest Service manages the land, and the route is natural-surface, so it works well for horses. Bikes are not allowed. The trail is an out-and-back, and the climb is gentle enough to fit into a day of exploring the surrounding wilderness. Bull Creek and Midnight are both within a mile, so it's easy to pair this hike with another short outing. For an overnight stay, Junebug Campground and Fawn Lakes are about 5.5 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Cabresto Lake

    Campground

    Campground · 3.8 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Vine

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 6 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rains

    Little Red School House

    Museum

    On your way back · 6 mi

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