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Vista Trail No. 1

Contact Info
Quemado, NM 87829

Phone:
575-773-4678
Basics
Length:
1 mile
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1/2 to 1 hr
Trailhead Elevation:
8200 feet
Elevation Range:
8200 feet to 8600 feet
Elevation Change:
400 feet
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Spring to Fall

Description

The trail leads through stands of ponderosa pines. There are many places to view Quemado Lake and surrounding country from the trail. From the scenic vista, panoramic views of El Caso Peak, Castle Rock, Largo Canyon, and Quemado Lake provide excellent photographic opportunities. The trail provides a connection from the Lake Overlook Trail to Largo Trail #14 for extended hiking. Additional activities at Quemado Lake include bird watching, fishing, and boating. Boats are restricted to oars and electric motors.

High elevation trail through ponderosa pines to scenic vista.

Black bears, snakes and mountain lions occur in the area.

Details

Length:
1 mile
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Time:
1/2 to 1 hr
Trailhead Elevation:
8200
Elevation Range:
8200 feet to 8600
Elevation Change:
400
Usage:
Moderate
Season:
Spring to Fall
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Escondido, Slaughter Mesa
Additional Details:

The first 0.5 mile of Vista Trail from the Overlook Trail junction is very steep. Once on top of the mesa, a short side trail leads to a scenic vista. Vault toilets are available in lake parking area and at various campgrounds on the north side of the lake.

Quemado (20 miles) provides gas stations, food, and motels. Snuffy''s Store and Restaurant near Quemado Lake provides gas station, food, bait, and showers on a seasonal basis.

No water is available on the trail. Potable water can be obtained in the Cove Campground at the lake from May 1 to September 30.

Campgrounds at Quemado Lake are available. Juniper Campground offers 18 RV spaces with water and electrical hookups for $15/day and 18 single-family sites for $10/day. Pinon Campground offers 23 single-family sites for $6/day and 2 group sites at $35/day for a 30-person site and $55/day for a 75-person site. Juniper and Pinon are open from May 1 to September 30. Cove and El Caso Campgrounds offer free, primitive camping with vault toilets.

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

From Quemado, travel west on Hwy 60 for 0.5 mile. Turn south on Hwy 32 and travel 16 miles. Turn east on Hwy 103. Follow Hwy 103 for 4 miles until it turns into Forest Road 13 at the lake dam. Start hiking west on Lakeshore Trail and cross dam. Follow Lakeshore Trail for 0.5 mile to trailhead of Overlook Trail. Follow Overlook Trail for 1 mile to trailhead of Vista Trail.


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