This is a small, picturesque, alpine lake. Wheeler Peak and Mount Walter, the highest and second-highest points in New Mexico, respectively, can be seen rising above the lake, just to the west.

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Lost Lake and East Fork Loop

26.4km

08:27

1,180m

1,000m

Hike the difficult 16.4-mile Lost Lake and East Fork Loop in Carson National Forest, gaining 3874 feet with stunning alpine views.

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East Fork and Lost Lake Loop

25.5km

07:41

850m

Hike the difficult 15.9-mile East Fork and Lost Lake Loop in New Mexico, gaining 2789 feet with stunning lake and mountain views.

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Elevation 3,640 m

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Thursday 9 April

14°C

-2°C

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Taos County, New Mexico, United States

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East Fork and Lost Lake Loop

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