Mountain · 2 routes
Lobo Peak
12,123 ft · New Mexico
- Summit
- 12,123 ft
- Routes
- 2 ways up
- Season
- March 15 – November 15
Routes up Lobo Peak
- Yerba CanyonModerateabout 1,220 ft of climbing2.0 mi round tripSee the route
- Lobo PeakHardabout 3,291 ft of climbing20.8 mi round tripSee the route
| Yerba Canyon | Lobo Peak | |
|---|---|---|
| Climbing | About 1,220 ft | About 3,291 ft |
| Round trip | 2.0 mi | 20.8 mi |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Hard |
| Terrain | Hike | Hike |
| Season | March 15 – November 15 | March 15 – November 15 |
About Lobo Peak
Lobo Peak is a summit in New Mexico's Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, part of the Questa Ranger District of Carson National Forest. The nearest town is San Cristobal, about 5 miles away. The peak sits within designated wilderness, so plan for a backcountry outing inside the Carson National Forest boundary. Yerba Canyon lies just 0.1 mile away, and Italianos Canyon is about a mile off. For overnight stays, Cuchillo Del Medio campground is about 3.5 miles away and Lower Hondo campground about 4.2 miles away.
Forecast on Lobo Peak
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Questions about Lobo Peak
How tall is Lobo Peak?
12,123 ft (3,695 m).
How many routes go to the summit of Lobo Peak?
2: Yerba Canyon and Lobo Peak.
What is the shortest route up Lobo Peak?
Yerba Canyon, about 2.0 mi round trip.
When is the best time to climb Lobo Peak?
March 15 – November 15.
Mountains nearby
- Flag Mountain11,949 ft · New Mexico1 route2.9 mi away
- Gold Hill12,698 ft · New Mexico1 route5.3 mi away
- Fraser Mountain12,150 ft · New Mexico1 route6.8 mi away
- Lake Fork Peak12,879 ft · New Mexico1 route6.8 mi away
- Mount Walter13,114 ft · New Mexico3 routes7.9 mi away
Wheeler Peak13,159 ft · New Mexico2 routes8.0 mi awayPhoto: Davishan99, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
Facts about this place
Where it is
- Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Wilderness
- Questa Ranger District · Ranger district
- Carson National Forest · National forest
- Nearest town
- San Cristobal, New Mexico · 4.9 mi
Source: Wilderness.net boundaries; USFS EDW boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Questa Ranger District as of Oct 9, 2026:
Valle Vidal Camping Restrictions
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Annual Summer Closure of Wheeler Peak, Williams Lake, and Surrounding Area
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Yerba CanyonHiking0.1 mi
- Italianos CanyonHiking1.1 mi
- Cuchillo Del MedioCamping3.5 mi
- Lower HondoCamping4.2 mi
- Main WallRock climbing4.9 mi
- The Alpine Lite CliffsRock climbing4.9 mi
Red RiverCanoeingPhoto: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)5.4 mi- Goose Lake FishingLake fishing5.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Is Lobo Peak 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.
