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Hike

Hidden Lake

Inside Carson National Forest

1.2 mi one way · 281 ft climb · 9,285 ft high point · Very hard

In Carson National Forest · New Mexico · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Hidden Lake is a 1.2-mile very difficult trail in Carson National Forest climbing 281 feet to 9,285 feet.

Elevation

281 ft of gain and 0 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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10.8 mi from the trailhead
Hopewell Lake Campground
Campground

More hikes nearby

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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.2 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 281 ft
Descent: 0 ft
High point: 9,285 ft
Low point: 9,005 ft
Difficulty: Very hard
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: New Mexico
Camps within 15 mi: 1
Trailhead: 36.6089° N · 106.3908° W

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Signal

Cell coverage here

AT&TLTE · Poor
T-Mobile5G · Good

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain

Weather

7-day forecast

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Fri65°50°Chance Rain Showers
Sat66°46°Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun66°45°Sunny
Mon64°46°Mostly Sunny
Tue63°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Wed: Chance Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 5 mph S

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

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