Caballo Lake a rest stop during their travels, and eagles are often seen in the area. Caballo Lake is named for the Caballo Mountains that border the lake to the northeast, east, and southeast, in which wild horses roamed; Caballo means "horse" in Spanish. The upper area of the lake is very shallow and in recent years has been blocked from the lower, deeper end of the lake. The water has a slightly brownish hue from a distance, due to the shallow waters (usually about at the deepest point). The beaches of Caballo are rocky when compared to Elephant Butte Reservoir, but
Pico del Caballo met anymore. Ice axe and crampons are essential. Caballo mountain offers great views on the neighbouring mountains like : Veleta, Mulhacén and Alcazaba (Sierra Nevada). The ridge starting from Caballo continues several km almost at the same altitude turning at the Tajos de la Virgen mountain, 3237 m. The ridge has become very popular during the recent years, as it provides an easy walk and scramble during summer months. From Tajos de la Virgen the ridge turns towards south west ending at the south side of the Caballo mountain and making a big Y letter. The highest peak on the