New Mexico · Hiking

Vista Trail

1.8 mi
round trip
467 ft
climb
8,610 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun, Sep
best months

Is Vista Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

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

Vista Trail is an easy out-and-back hike of about 1.8 miles in the Quemado Ranger District of Gila National Forest in southwest New Mexico. The trail rises from a low point of about 8,140 feet to a high of about 8,610 feet, with an elevation gain of about 467 feet on the way up. The route is open year-round and managed by the Forest Service. The trail surface is natural, and it is open to both horses and bikes. For comfortable conditions, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Alpine, Arizona, run to highs around 69°F in May and 72°F in September. July and August bring the most wet days, around 13 to 15 a month. Lake Overlook and Sawmill Canyon both sit about 0.2 miles away, and Quemado Lake Recreation Area is about 0.7 miles off. For an overnight stay, Piñon Campground is about 1.2 miles away.

Local outfitters

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