New Mexico · Hiking

Hidden Lake

2.4 mi
round trip
272 ft
climb
9,302 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Jul, Sep–Oct
best months

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Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.

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

Hidden Lake is an easy out-and-back hike in the Canjilon Ranger District of Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, managed by the Forest Service. The trail is about 2.4 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 272 feet, and it runs on natural surface. The route starts at a low point of about 9,012 feet and climbs to a high point of about 9,302 feet. It is a short, low-effort walk, and Trout Lakes campground sits just 0.4 miles away, making it an easy pairing for an overnight stay. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Brazos Lodge show July highs around 81°F with lows near 51°F, while winter highs there stay in the mid-30s. That station sits roughly 1,300 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the hike run cooler. Nearby options include the Canjilon Mountain Trail, about 3.6 miles away, and the Cdt, about 3.7 miles away. Middle Canjilon Lakes Campground is about 5 miles off, and the Rio Arriba County (Brazos, San Juans) climbing area is about 9.5 miles away.

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