The Best Backpacking in Red River
Looking for the best backpacking in Red River? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Red River. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top backpacking spots in and near Red River
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Red River, New Mexico
Hike Colombine Trail
8.5 mi / 1935 ft gainThis moderate trail is accessed from the Columbine campground on Highway 38. It will be on your right side when traveling east from Questa. Drive to the back end of the campground, where there are several spaces for parking. The moderate version of this hike will travel about 4 miles south into t...Read more -
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Wheeler Peak via Bull of the Woods Trail
14.15 mi / 4180 ft gainWheeler Peak via Bull of the Woods Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.Read more -
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
Wheeler Peak Loop via Bull of the Woods Trail and Williams Lake Trail
14.43 mi / 4058 ft gainWheeler Peak Loop via Bull of the Woods Trail and Williams Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.Read more -
Questa, New Mexico
Camp at Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
4.32.4 mi / 800 ft gainCreated in 2013 from partly existing public lands, The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument encompasses a large amount of land along the Rio Grande River from the Colorado border to south of Taos. Far from any major city, you'll likely enjoy trails to yourself in the morning and few other visit...Read more -
Costilla, New Mexico
Valle Vidal: Costilla to Cimarron
55.81 mi / 2936 ft gainValle Vidal: Costilla to Cimarron is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Costilla, New Mexico.Read more -
Taos County, New Mexico
Rio Grande Gorge West Rim Trail
3.73 mi / 167 ft gainRio Grande Gorge West Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail located near Taos, New Mexico.Read more -
Cimarron, New Mexico
Hunting Lodge Staff Camp to Tooth of Time to Tooth Ridge Trail Camp
8.4 mi / 2536 ft gainHunting Lodge Staff Camp to Tooth of Time to Tooth Ridge Trail Camp is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cimarron, New Mexico.Read more -
Cimarron, New Mexico
Dean Cow Staff Camp to Harlan Staff Camp
8.66 mi / 1617 ft gainDean Cow Staff Camp to Harlan Staff Camp is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cimarron, New Mexico.Read more -
Cimarron, New Mexico
Philmont Trek 10
53.9 mi / 10669 ft gainPhilmont Trek 10 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a cave located near Cimarron, New Mexico.Read more -
Cimarron, New Mexico
Cimarron Range Loop
54.68 mi / 10709 ft gainCimarron Range Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Cimarron, New Mexico.Read more -
Cimarron, New Mexico
South Philmont: Zastrow Turnaround to Tooth of Time
32.18 mi / 5958 ft gainSouth Philmont: Zastrow Turnaround to Tooth of Time is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Cimarron, New Mexico.Read more -
Miami, New Mexico
Philmont Scout Ranch Trek
69.85 mi / 13225 ft gainPhilmont Scout Ranch Trek is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Cimarron, New Mexico.Read more -
Vadito, New Mexico
Rio Santa Barbara Middle Fork, East Fork, and West Fork Trail Loop
25.09 mi / 4718 ft gainRio Santa Barbara Middle Fork, East Fork, and West Fork Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Llano, New Mexico.Read more -
Chamisal, New Mexico
Hike to the Trampas Lakes in Carson National Forest
4.911 mi / 2400 ft gainThis hike is worth its weight in gold. By far one of the most beautiful places in all of New Mexico. Located in the Carson National Forest, the options for camping are limitless. Did I mention this is ranked one of New Mexico's best hikes yet it rarely gets done. The potential for solitude is ver...Read more -
La Veta, Colorado
Dike Trail 1389
5.94 mi / 1522 ft gainDike Trail 1389 is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near La Veta, Colorado.Read more