Cow Lake Trail
Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, Taos County, NM
Out-and-back trail in Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, Taos County, NM. Hiking & Horseback riding.
- Distance
- 6.4 mi (10.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,772 ft (540 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 55 min
- High point
- 11,309 ft (3,447 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Questions about Cow Lake Trail
How long is Cow Lake Trail?
Cow Lake Trail is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,772 ft (540 m) in total, up to a high point of 11,309 ft (3,447 m).
How hard is Cow Lake Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Cow Lake Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (99% under trees).
What can you do on Cow Lake Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding. Shared with horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Cow Lake Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Willow Fork Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Hard · 5.5 mi (8.8 km)
- Placer Fork Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Expert · 8.7 mi (14 km)
- Placer Fork Shortcut Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Moderate · 2.9 mi (4.7 km)
- Gavilan Canyon Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Hard · 4.7 mi (7.6 km)
- Italianos Canyon Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Hard · 7 mi (11.3 km)
- Manzanita Canyon Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Expert · 8 mi (12.9 km)
- Columbine Canyon Trail Columbine-Hondo Wilderness · Expert · 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
More hikes in Columbine-Hondo Wilderness
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