Contact Info
- Phone:
- 575-684-2489
Basics
- Length:
- 9 miles
- Difficulty:
- Intermediate,
Difficult - Time:
- 5 - 6 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 9900 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 9900 feet to 10802 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 902 feet
- Season:
- Spring to Fall
Description
This is definitely high country hiking! Many scenic vistas and streams along the trail. From the onset at the Canjilon Lakes Campground, the trail climbs up Canjilon Mountain where you will encounter high hills as well as some flat walking along hills and canyons. At the Cabin Lookout you can either continue on the trail south back towards the Canjilon Lakes or continue to the north to Trout Lakes. Both lake areas offer camping and good fishing opportunities. Vegetation includes mixed conifers and aspen.
No motorized vehicles allowed on trails. Some forest roads are four-wheel drive only.
No motorized vehicles allowed on trails. Some forest roads are four-wheel drive only.
Please adhere to the "Leave No Trace" policy.
Residents in the Canjilon Mountain area include elk, deer, mountain lion, bear, beaver, porcupine, squirrels, grouse, turkey, hawks, kingfishers, and much more.Tour Companies
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Santa Fe Area
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- 505-660-0394
Helpful Links
Tour Companies
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
- Santa Fe Area
- Snowshoeing, Hiking
- 505-660-0394
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Map + Directions
Basic Directions
To Canjilon Lakes Campgrounds: North on Highway 84 - from Espanola 60 miles; from Abiquiu 30 miles. Turn east on State Road 115 to the town of Canjilon. Turn left on Country Road 280 which meets up with Forest Road 559 for about 7 miles to Forest Road 129 to the Canjilon Lakes Campgrounds. Trail heads at the Lower Lakes Campground and Upper Lakes picnic area.
To Trout Lakes: Off Highway 84 and about 2 miles north of State Road 115, turn east on Forest Road 125. Continue on for about 8 miles to Trout Lakes.