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Brantley Lake Loop Trailhead
4.2 ★★★★☆ 95 Google reviews · Running trail in Artesia, New Mexico · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Brantley Lake Loop Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Campground offering trails, as well as views of and access to the lake.
What runners say about Brantley Lake Loop Trailhead
“The site was pretty and clean and the bathroom were superb for a campsite !”
Our first time camping in the desert. They have a few full hook ups, the rest have water and electric, nicely marked trails for hiking.
Good views of the lake, easy trails, variety of sites from full to no hook ups, and dump station.
Easy mountain biking trail. Good for running and hiking. Dogs allowed. Good for sunsets
Really beautiful in this park. Well marked trails. Very windy and cold today.
Trail conditions & character
“Good views of the lake, easy trails, variety of sites from full to no hook ups, and dump station.”
“The loop continues if you choose down toward the trees and reeds.”
“The site was pretty and clean and the bathroom were superb for a campsite !”
Plan your run at Brantley Lake Loop Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
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