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
Comales Canyon Trail
The Comales trail is 12.0 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Motorcycle Trail Riding, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Cross Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing.
Comales Cutoff Trail
The Comales Cutoff trail is 1.2 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Continental Divide Trail - Carson National Forest
King of all trails! The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail(CDT) follows the back bone of United States from Mexico to Canada. Over its 3,100 route it crosses five states.The CDT winds its way…
Cordova Canyon Trail
The Cordova Canyon trail is 3.8 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding, Cross Country Skiing, and Snowshoeing.
Cuchilla Campground
Site Open
The third campground located up Highway 150 to Taos Ski Valley, this riverside campground offers three campsites, big enough for trailers.
Cuchillo Del Medio Campground
Site Open
One of three small sites along Highway 150 to Taos Ski Valley, providing access to Rio Hondo and wilderness hiking.
Deer Creek Trail
The Deer Creek trail is 5.2 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding and Hiking.
Devisadero Trail
This 5.6-mile out-and-back loop trail features panoramic views of Taos Valley and intersects a neighboring trail for those interested in a bigger day.
Divide Trail
The Divide trail is 13.0 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding and Hiking.
Drake Canyon Loop Trail
The Drake Canyon Loop trail is 7.0 miles long. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding