The Best Hiking in Red River

Red River Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Red River, New Mexico.

The Red River Nature Trail starts right in town next to the Platinum Lift off Pioneer Road. The trail travels 2 miles to Goose Lake Road. The hike itself can be taken as a two or four mile hike, depending on weather you access it point to point or out and back. We started the trail behind the vis...

We stumbled upon this little gem as we were driving through town. This park is nestled right at the base of Mallette Canyon and has several features that becken a winter visit. Along the west side of the canyon, over the small green bridge in the park you will find yourself following along a quar...

Not even a mile down Bitter Creek Rd, there’s a right-hand turn that takes you next to this spectacular rock outcropping. There's a little dirt parking area when you come down and around the turn that sits right next to Bitter Creek itself.  It’d be a swell place hang out, play around on the rock...

Goose Creek Trail #65 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red River, New Mexico.

Just above the town of Red River up Bobcat Pass is the Enchanted Forest. As you approach the top of the pass you’ll see signs that point you toward the forest into what looks like a neighborhood. Trust the signs and make the turn. Follow the main road up through the neighborhood and take your sec...

Latir Peak Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Questa, New Mexico.

East Fork Trail to Lost Lake Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

This 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...

Wheeler 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.

Wheeler 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.

This hike is conveniently located at Taos Ski Valley and offers two primary options: a fun 4-mile round trip hike to beautiful Williams Lake, or a 7-mile round trip hike all the way to the Wheeler Peak. You can’t go wrong with either option, but if you’re up for it, bagging Wheeler Peak is defini...

Mount Wheeler is the highest peak in New Mexico at 13,161 feet and is considered the 8th highest state peak. The hike begins just over 10,000 feet near the Bavarian Restaurant. Drive past the Taos Ski Resort and follow the signs for the restaurant until the road ends. The 6.2 mile trek begins a...

Lobo Peak Via Yerba Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Valdez, New Mexico.

Guadalupe Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Cerro, New Mexico.

Created 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...