Lost Lake
6.88-mile out-and-back trail in New Mexico with 2,876 ft elevation gain.
- 6.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,876 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
Is Lost Lake open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.
Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Carson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Lost Lake
Best months: June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
35° / 7°
7 wet
Feb
37° / 9°
8 wet
Mar
45° / 16°
10 wet
Apr
52° / 23°
9 wet
May
62° / 30°
9 wet
Jun
72° / 36°
10 wet
Jul
75° / 42°
15 wet
Aug
72° / 40°
16 wet
Sep
68° / 34°
10 wet
Oct
56° / 25°
7 wet
Nov
44° / 16°
7 wet
Dec
35° / 8°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Red River, NM, 7.5 mi away at 8,667 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Lost Lake is a 6.88-mile out-and-back trail in New Mexico managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 2,876 feet of elevation.
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