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Red River is a resort town in Taos County, New Mexico, United States, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The population was 477 at the 2010 census. Red River is a prime spot for tourism on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, and is 36 miles (57.9 kilometres) from Taos, New Mexico.
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1. Horseshoe Lake
2. Columbine Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Approximately five miles one-way, this is a scenic and moderate-rated trail that leads hikers along a river and through meadows.
Reviewed By Missing-mountains - Joplin, United States
We got to explore this beautiful trail with old and young hikers (age range 8-50 years). It was a great trail will some slope and loose rock, but not a problem for our family. The water crossings were all either log bridges (so exciting for the kids) or well spaced, dry, solid stepping stones. In 1.5 hours we had seen numerous waterfalls, 2 meadows full of wild flowers and were tired enough to turn around. You can easily hike as far as you want or keep on pushing to the further trails. We took the easy going short hike. Enjoy.
3. Lost Lake
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Challenging, five miles, one way hiking trail.
Reviewed By lowell01 - Bentonville, United States
A beautiful well travelled trail. The trail has a slow manageable elevation gain of almost 2000'. Much of the hike is in the woods and then it opens up with huge views. The lake itself is a lovely alpine lake. Just a great place to take a break and enjoy the beauty. You can hike on to Horseshoe lake to reach higher elevation but for me Lost Lake is prettier and the addtition nearly adds to the difficulty of the hike.
4. Wheeler Peak
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
An extremely challenging, eight to ten mile hike (one way).
Reviewed By 2gonesomewhere - Marathon, United States
New Mexico's highest peak at 13167 (13161?13159? anyway it's the tallest). Shortest trail is up the Williams Lake side - about 1/4 mile before the lake hang a left. Well marked. I measured about 9.5 miles round trip from trail head at Williams Lake parking area, including a short detour to Mt. Walter which shares saddle to Wheeler and as second highest (13141) should easily be honored with a visit. Great views of Williams Lake area, and Red River area on the other side. Another trail leaves from the Taos Ski Valley parking lot and is much longer via Bull-of-the Woods Trail. This is a nice hike too - we went part way to visit Fraser (Frazer) Mountain at 12163'. Nice hike too, bighorns around. If you go to Wheeler this way it is more like 13-14 miles round trip.
5. Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 72 reviews
Enchanted Forest is New Mexico's largest and only full service cross country ski area. We offer a full rental shop, PSIA XC ski lessons, ski patrol, and snack bar, all at our comfy day lodge and lesson area. With 32 km of ski trails, and 18 km of snowshoe trails we offer plenty of terrain for anyone to have fun. We also offer Summer and Winter on trail yurt rentals. Ski or Snowshoe in the Winter, or Hike or Mt. Bike in the Summer.
Reviewed By hannahlQ2040XP
This is a charming and beautiful place for Nordic skiing. The owners and staff are just lovely and we are definitely coming back!
6. Middlefork Lake
7. Mallette Park Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Great walking path, short quarter-mile loop.
Reviewed By hmclellan - Seabrook, United States
Easy little trail right in town. It's nothing too long, but it's pretty and a nice spot to enjoy with kids. Fun little place to walk the dog if your four-legged family member is with you on your trip.
8. Red River Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Located right in Red River, can be taken as a two or four mile hike.
Reviewed By O7736OEcarolyns - Georgetown, United States
Very pretty walk following the river running through the town and among the trees. Fairly flat, easy shaded walk, and you can cross two bridges and double back into town.
9. Goose Lake Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 143 reviews
Moderate to difficult hike, six miles one way.
Reviewed By Loveroftravels17
Took family old and young up the trail first in two four wheel drive Chevy trucks. Two tough spots but think we could’ve made it. We turned around after first one though. Next day took a razor and mule up the trail! Much more fun for the big and young kids! We had a blast, covered in mud and all! Highly recommended!! Would like to hike to the peak next time!!
