Eagle Creek Trail and Alto Reservoir Loop is a 2.2 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ruidoso, New Mexico that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, running, and nature trips. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
March 20, 2021The lake was beautiful but a little crowded. The trail was well groomed and easy. There is a little rock area with a cute creek near the far end of trail where we are a little lunch. Fun for the family.
March 20, 2021Awesome trail for the family
March 17, 2021Great trail for the family!!
March 10, 2021Great easy lake hike / hike in the woods with amazing sunset over lake. Conditions were a little muddy but overall good. Saw herd of 40-50 elk on hillside on creek part of hike about 200 feet from trail.
March 6, 2021Pretty muddy/still snow on the south side, but had a good amount and shady, sunny and uphill/downhill.
February 23, 2021Loved this trail! The view of the lake and mountains in the distance is breathtaking! We went during February so one side of the trail was covered in snow, but it was manageable. There were also wild horses at the entrance. There’s creeks, water falls, and rocks to climb.
January 29, 2021I use this trail a lot in the fall winter spring months since I can access it from my house making it about 4-1/2 miles total. It’s a nice little easy trail with beautiful views. During high season it gets pretty packed with hikers and fishermen and you can’t get anywhere close, especially if you’re driving.
January 24, 2021Beautiful
December 20, 2020December 20, 2020It an easy hike, bring the kids and pets!
November 27, 2020Beautiful! Kids friendly
November 22, 2020Minor construction, but nothing that stopped the excellent view.
November 15, 2020Beautiful sites. Was able to walk around the lake but the trail was closed because of construction.
November 8, 2020It’s very pretty but the trail is blocked due to construction for now.
October 19, 2020Went on a Monday and only saw 2 or 3 other people. Lots of fall color. Easy hike for sure. It was our 2nd hike of the day, so we wanted something easy cause our dog is 11 years old. Lovely and quiet once you get away from the lake.
October 18, 2020simple trail/walk but a nice stroll. heavily trafficked but still nice if you want something easy or hungover in my case.
October 17, 2020October 17, 2020October 17, 2020October 14, 2020What a beautiful trail. The fall foliage made it very enjoyable.
October 12, 2020October 9, 2020Great trail, little elevation, gorgeous views. We went around 10am and it wasn’t too busy on a Friday, went we left it was getting pretty busy.
October 9, 2020October 7, 2020September 26, 2020Great forest views but hundreds were in the trail and fishing. If you don’t like heavy traffic then you may want to find another trail.
September 17, 2020It was an easy trail for old dogs and young kids. Last end of the trail was closed.
September 11, 2020Awesome easy trail with a wonderful waterfall.
September 2, 2020We hiked just around the lake area it was quick, easy and flat.
August 30, 2020Really nice trail - relatively easy, a few inclines but overall very good for families and just a quick basic walk.
August 29, 2020Awesome hike for kids plenty to see to keep them interested.
