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The Red Lake trail is 5.2 miles long. It begins at Forest Road 114 and ends at Red Lake. The trail climbs the La Manga Creek Valley to Jarosa Mesa, an alpine plateau. Spectacular views of the Continental Divide and of the Elk Creek and Los Pinos drainages can be enjoyed at the mesa top. Red Lake area is popular for fishing and camping.
The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and snow shoeing. Mountain biking is allowed up to the Wilderness Boundary.
At a Glance
| Area Amenities: | Parking |
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General Information
Directions:From Chama, NM travel about 24 miles north east on Highway 17 to forest road 114, turn west and follow the road approximately one mile to the trailhead, parking available.
Activities
Mountain Biking
To the South San Juan Wilderness boundary
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Dispersed Camping
Red Lake area
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Red Lake
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Backpacking
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Horse Riding
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
| Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Amenities
| Parking: | at the trailhead |
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