West Lakeshore Trail
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
DISTANCE
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10.5
Trail Description:
Miles, one way
ACTIVITIES
F Hiking
H Mountain Biking
[ Wildlife Viewing
The trail winds through the desert hills
above the lake, with panoramic views. The
trail is typically 6’ wide with a gravel surface.
There are some sections of uneven surfaces
and deep sand. The unimproved trail, usually
through sandy arroyos, is marked only with
sign posts.
While this is considered an easy trail, there
are several very steep, but short, sections.
AMENITIES
_ Restrooms
Benches
What to Expect:
3 Picnic Tables
Look for jackrabbits and lizards, and the tracks of many
different animals that often go unseen. There is a
variety of shrubs and grasses along the way, with the
seasonal addition of colorful wildflowers.
Precautions:
Use caution and be aware of the potential
for dangerous flash floods in the arroyos do not enter when flooded.
This is the desert - it can be hot and dry with
little shade and no water.
Please be prepared with plenty of water.
ELEVATION RANGE
4,460’ – 4,540’
DIFFICULTY
Visitor Center
N 33°10’51.96”
W 107°12’29.02”
Park Rules:
Vehicles must display a valid park permit, which can be
purchased at a self-pay station or the visitor center
Please pack out all trash
Please keep dogs on a leash
NO motor vehicles on the trail
In an emergency, dial 911
Funded by a Federal Highway Administration
Recreational Trails Program Grant
Ranger
Residence
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West Lakeshore Trail
Paved Road
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South Monticello Road
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South Monticello
Campground
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Trailhead
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Boat Ramp
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Pay Station
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Picnic Shelter
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Club Cove
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3 Black Bluff Overlook
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Fray Cristobal Mt
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Cedar Canyon
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Lost Canyon
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0.65 mi
Long
Poin
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0.91 mi
Kettletop
3 Overlook
Station
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0.57 mi
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Mesquit
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Sailboat Cove
Trailhead Check X
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Cliffs
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Sailboat Cove
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Overlook
F Trailhead
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0.82 mi
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City of Elephant Butte
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Island
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3 Double Arch Island
Overlook
Rock Canyon Marina
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Lost Canyon
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Lost Canyon Cove
Long Point
