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
Elephant Rock Campground
Site Open
A forested campground along Highway 38 near Red River, both the town and waterway.
Elephant Rock Trail
Motorcycle Trail, but can also be used by Mountain Bikes, Motorcycle, and in the winter months can be used for cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling.
Elliot Barker Trail
In the summer months the trail is popular for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. The trail is open to cross-country skiers and snowshoers.Summer and fall for hiking, mountain biking and…
Enchanted Forest Snowplay Area
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski AreaP .O. Box 521Red River, New Mexico, 87558(575) 754-2374Open: 9 am-4:30 pmPeak Elevation: 10,300 feetBase Elevation: 9,800 feetTerrain: 19 miles (30k) of trails…
Fawn Lakes Campground
Site Open
A very popular campground with some sites right on the Red River.
Flechado Canyon Trail
The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding and Mountain Biking.
Flechado Picnic Site
Site Open
Flechado Picnic Site.
Gallegos Canyon Trail
The Gallegos trail is 3.0 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Off Highway Vehicles (OHV), Hiking, Horsback Riding and Mountain Biking.The trailhead is located on State Highway 518…
Gavilan Trail
The Gavilan trail is 2.4 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding and Snowshowing.Access:Approximately 1.5 miles west from the Taos Ski Valley Parking lot,…
Goat Hill Campground
Site Open
A small roadside campground that provides access to the Red River.