LAKE JOHNSON

15 miles

Description	Lake Johnson is a high mountain lake located below the timber line at about 11,100 ft. elevation. It is located in a heavily used area of the Pecos Wilderness. The trail passes through areas of scrub oak aspen and confirs. Open areas allow views of the Pecos Wilderness area.
Difficulty	Moderate
Comments	This is a heavily used trail. There are some discrepancies on maps about the location of the trail as you cross Panchuela Creek on Trail 288. The trail follows the NORTH side of the creek. If you miss the Trail 267 turnoff, you will cone to Rio Oscuro in a few minutes. There is no camping in the Lake Johnson basin
To Earn Segment	Hike trail as stated.
Maps	USGS 7-1/2' Cowles
Trail	From the Cowles Campground: Trail 271 or Forest Road 305 (1.5 mi.) -> Trail 259 (0.7 mi.) -> Trail 288 (3.1 mi.) -> Trail 251 (1.2 mi.) -> Trail 267 (1.1 mi.) -> Lake Johnson; return on Trail 267 (1.1 mi.) Trail 251 (2.0 mi) -> Trail 271 (3.3 mi.) -> Forest Road 121 (1.0 mi.) Cowles Campground. (See map)
Elevation Profile
Transportation Requirements	Cars can be parked at the Cowles Campground.