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
San Leonardo Trail
Attractions and Considerations:The 3.6 mile trail (from Las Trampas Campground) is rocky and climbs quickly up the canyon through dense conifer forests to San Leonard Lakes (11,360 feet). Sheer…
Santa Barbara Campground
Site Open
A popular campground with direct access to the Pecos Wilderness and the Rio Santa Barbara.
Sardinas Canyon Trail
The Sardinas Canyon trail is 9.2 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Off Highway Vehicles (OHV), Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing and…
Sawmill Park Trail
A one-way, three-mile trail in the Wheeler Peak Wilderness where visitors will find themselves amid a series of meadows.
Serpent Lake Trail
A 6.5-mile trail that takes visitors to various destinations within the Pecos Wilderness.
Shuree Ponds
Site Open
In the scenic Valle Vidal, a day use area with three ponds for seasonal fishing.
Sipapu Ski Area
Sipapu Ski and Summer ResortPhone: (575) 587-2240Sipapu Ski LodgeRoute Box 29, Vadito, NM 87579Email: resort@sipapunm.comOpen: 9 am-4 pm (ski lift)Peak Elevation: 9,100 feetBase Elevation: 8,200…
South Boundary Trail
Access:There are multiple loops and point to point options that incorporate the South Boundary Trail. The actual Trail #164 begins at the El Nogal Picnic Area on US Highway 64 approximately three…
Taos Ski Valley
Taos Ski ValleyPhone: (575) 776-2291P.O. Box 90, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525Snow Report: (575) 776-2916 (updated daily)Open: 9 am-4 pmPeak Elevation: 11,819 feetBase Elevation: 9,207 feetAnnual…
Tio Maes Trail
Tio Maes Trail is used for Hiking, Horseback Riding and Mountain Biking in the summer, Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing in the winter.