San Gregorio Reservoir Short Hike
In San Pedro Parks Region

Map File Source: NG Topo

Hike Key: H10289
Last Updated: 06/29/2021 12:00am
Last Updated By: Marilyn Fixer
Hike Class: B (Moderate)
Hike Distance: 4 mi
Minimum Elevation: 9238 ft
Elevation Change: 380 ft
Total Uphill: 380 ft
Total Downhill: 380 ft
Avg. Grade: 4 %
Route Type: InOut
On Trail: Yes
Paved or Gravel Roads: Yes
GPS Advised: No
Hiker Limit (NF/BLM/NP): 15 (San Pedro Parks Wilderness)
Drive Distance Round Trip: 190 mi
Drive Time One-Way: 2:00
Hiking Seasons: Spring, Summer, and Fall
New Mexico Game Unit: 6A
Hike Status: Published
Access Description: San Pedro Parks Access

Highlights

Easy pleasant walk to the reservoir and back. Wildflowers and green grass.

Cautions

None.

Trailhead Directions

I-25 north to Bernalillo exit 242, west on US 550 to Cuba. East on SR 126 about 10 mi. (just past milepost 10) to FR 70 on left. Drive to Trail 51 parking lot (2-3 miles) at the end of FR 70.

Actual Hike

Hike along Trail 51 (Vacas Tr.) about 2 miles through spruce and fir to reservoir and beyond, along Clear Creek and return the same way. The lake is about 30 min. (3/4 mi.) from the parking area.

Comments

Land is very marshy around the lake. They have made “rafts” of 3″ saplings tied together with wire that makes it easier to walk over the soft parts.

Waypoints

PARK: N 36 01.637, W 106 50.810
RESERVOIR: N 36 02.347, W 106 50.777
LUNCH: N 36 02.924, W 106 50.434

Map Filename: SanGregorioReservoirShortImage_JB.JPG
Hike GPS File Name: SanGregorioReservoirShortWayTrack_JBJB.gpx
Hike GPS File: Click link to download hike waytrack file

Text Author: Roger Holloway
Map Author: John Boyd
Waypoints Author: John Boyd
Track Author: John Boyd
Maintainer: Joan Weissman
Editor: Marilyn Warrant