Here is a land of lakes and streams, deep forest cover broken by pleasant meadows, and subalpine and alpine tundra on the Latir Mesa in the northern portion. An abundance of southern Rocky Mountain wildlife includes mule deer, black bear, badger, beaver, bobcat, coyote, ferret, fox, mountain lion, marmot, marten, mouse and muskrat. Most of the area's water drains into the Lake Fork of Cabresto Creek which originates in heart-shaped Heart Lake at 11,520 feet above sea level. Of the main trails, Lake Fork Trail from Cabresto Lake to Heart Lake, five miles long, receives the most use. Continue five miles past Heart Lake to enter the magnificent country of Latir Peak itself and the alpine mesas.
Water is abundant.
Two other trails, Midnight and Bull Creek, run west and receive much less us. Northern New Mexico. A topographical Wilderness map is available for four dollars from the district ranger. Carson National Forest 208 Cruz Alta Rd. Click here to find out how.