Recreation
A popular area for camping and the main launch point into the Latir Peaks Wilderness.
The area south of the New Mexico-Colorado border is over 100,000 acres of rolling grassland surrounded by conifers, ponderosa and aspen stands.
There's plenty of recreation along Highway 38, from Questa to Red River and over Bobcat Pass.
The miles of meandering highway west of Tres Piedras, N.M., offer some of the most pituresque views of the forest, especially during fall color.
The Valle Vidal, or Valley of Life, is a special place to the people of New Mexico and people from around the world, who come to marvel at the…
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail on the Carson National Forest runs 102 miles between the Santa Fe and Rio Grande national forests.
The Lost Lake Loop is a popular route, about 13.5 miles long, for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding strung together by three trails (listed below) and two roads
Recreation
Angostura Trail
The Angostura trail is 3.0 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Biking, Horseback Riding, and in the winter cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.Trail 493 accesses the…
Bear Mountain Trail
The Bear Mountain trail is 3.3 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding and Mountain Biking.Accessed from the north side of Forest Road 116 on the way to the…
Buena Suerte Trail
The Buena Suerte trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking, Mountain Biking.This trail follows an old unmaintained logging road. Trail access points…
Bull Creek Trail
Access: The Bull Creek trail can be accessed either from Lake Fork Trail #82 or Midnight Trail #81.Attractions and Considerations: The Bull Creek Trail leaves the Lake Fork Trail 2.3 miles from…
Cabresto Lake Campground
Site Open
Surrounded by high peaks, this small campground of four semi-dispersed campsites at 9,500 feet overlooks Cabresto Lake from a level ridge.
Camino Real Trail
The Camino Real trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking and Mountain Biking.Trail #3 receives very little use and is difficult to find and follow…
Canjilon Lakes Campground
Site Open
Located in a picturesque setting of three lakes and a meandering stream.
Canjilon Lakes Fishing
Site Open
Several small lakes between two and six acres in size east of the town of Canjilon. Good fishing for rainbow trout.For more photos of Canjilon Lake Recreation site visit our Flickr album.
Canjilon Lakes Picnic Site
Site Open
Enjoy a picnic area in a picturesque setting of the Canjilon Lakes and a meandering stream. Its beauty turns to splendor when fall leaves change from greens to dazzling gold and oranges.
Canjilon Mountain Trail
High country hiking! Enjoy the many scenic vistas and streams are along the way.