New Mexico · Hiking

Lake Overlook

1.7 mi
round trip
264 ft
climb
8,270 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Is Lake Overlook open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Gila National Forest. It doesn't name Lake Overlook, 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.

Lake Overlook is an easy out-and-back hike in the Quemado Ranger District of Gila National Forest in New Mexico, about 10 miles from the town of Mangas. The trail is managed by the Forest Service and runs about 1.7 miles round trip, with a one-way climb of about 264 feet from a low point of roughly 7,994 feet to a high of about 8,270 feet. The route is on natural surface, and both horses and bikes are allowed. That makes it a flexible option for riders and pack animals as well as hikers. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Quemado show May highs around 75°F and September highs around 77°F, while July and August bring the most wet days. Several other outings sit close by. Sawmill Canyon and Vista Trail are both within a quarter mile, Quemado Lake Recreation Area is about 0.7 miles away, and Piñon Campground is about 1.2 miles off.

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