San Gregorio Reservoir Is One Of The Most Underrated Summer Destinations In New Mexico
When it comes to summer hikes and lakes, most New Mexicans know of all the hot spots for cooler temperatures; Ruidoso and Cloudcroft are just a couple of notable examples. If you’re searching for a location that’s hidden from the crowds, you’ll want to consider a day trip to the San Gregorio Reservoir.
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Located about 25 minutes east of Cuba (in north-central New Mexico, not the island country), San Gregorio Reservoir is a moderately-sized lake that is part of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness Area.
The trail is well-marked and easy-to-follow; most of it is also shaded and has very little elevation gain, so it makes for an easy trek that the entire family can enjoy.
Looking for another reason to leave town for cooler temperatures? Get ready to hit the road for a lovely day trip when you embark on one of New Mexico’s dozens of scenic byways. Read some of our favorite forest byway destinations in Escape Into New Mexico’s Forests This Summer On These 5 Scenic Byways.
Monica is a Diné (Navajo) freelance writer and photographer based in the Southwest. Born in Gallup and raised in Phoenix, she is Tódich'ii'nii (Bitter Water People) and Tsi'naajinii (Black Streak Wood People). Monica is a staff writer for Only In Your State, photo editor for The Mesa Legend, and previously a staff writer for The Navajo Post. You can reach her at [email protected]
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