Lake Johnson

Lake Johnson is a 3.5-mile out-and-back hike in the Pecos Wilderness, part of the Pecos-Las Vegas Ranger District of the Santa Fe National Forest in northern New Mexico. The trail rises from about 10,300 feet to a high point of 11,100 feet, a climb of 786 feet, and is rated moderate. The Forest Service manages the land. The route is natural-surfaced and allows horses, and bikes are not permitted. It is open year-round, so it works for a visit at any time of year. Stewart Lake lies about a mile away, and Lake Katherine and the Winsor Trail (254) are each within about 1.7 miles. For an overnight stay, Panchuela campground is about 3.4 miles off.