A walk on the wild side. Hiking is always a healthful activity, but around Red River, it is also spectacular. There are 138 miles of well-marked trails within our beautiful valley, offering walks of any length, skill or endurance level. Take a leisurely half-day adventure on the Red River Nature Trail in and around town, or strike out for the vast Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area or an array of shorter trails throughout Columbine Canyon. (Note: At 13,161 feet, Wheeler Peak is the state's highest point.) Nature is unusually rewarding for those who walk, watch and listen.

For more information on Hiking Trails - CLICK HERE

If you'd rather bike than hike. We encourage responsible biking of all kinds in the Red River Valley. There are numerous trails--many are old logging roads interconnecting to single track trails--just for bikers. You can even hitchhike your bike on our ski chairlift and ride down the trails you whooshed last winter. Don't forget to check out our schedule of bike races and related events throughout the year.

For More information on the Top of the World Mountain Bike Race and Enchanted Circle Century Tour

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Saddle up and head out. What recalls the Old West more vividly than riding a horse? Red River is truly a rider's paradise. Choose an all-day trek or something a little shorter, and you'll experience our valley in a genuine, old-fashioned way. Good western horses and tack along with guides are available for rent.  For more inforamtion on horseback riding rentals - CLICK HERE

Four-wheelers welcome. The State of New Mexico has now implemented a permit program for ATV/OHV.  You can purchase your permit over the phone by contacting the New Mexico Department of Tourism at 505-827-4751, 505-827-7400 or 505-827-4759.  
               
FEE SCHEDULE

Red River is an ideal place to go four-wheel exploring. Escorted tours are available, or if you prefer, go it alone along a series of well-marked area trails. There are old mining camps to explore and plenty of breathtaking high country as well. (All we ask is that you explore responsibly; stay on trails, keep noise to a minimum and leave as little trace of your passage as possible.)

**Your Action is Needed**
Help us keep the Red River Trails Open...
Currently the Carson National Forest is considering closing many of the trails marked for OHV (off-highway vehicle) traffic around Red River.  It is crucial that everyone recognize and respect the current marked trails while exploring the beauty of the Carson National Forest.  Repeated traffic off of marked trails will result in all of us losing the ability to enjoy the scenery of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors have drafted a letter to send to the Forest Service.  If you support the efforts of the Red River Chamber and the Town of Red River's efforts to keep these trails open, please download this letter, personalize and/or modify it and send it in to the Questa Ranger District attention Mrs. Mary Ann Elder, Carson National Forest-Questa Ranger District, P. O. Box 110, Questa, NM  87556 and also send it to Mr. John Miera, Carson National Forest, 208 Cruz Alta Road, Taos, NM  87571

For more information on Jeep/ATV/Motorcycle trails - CLICK HERE

Bag your limit. The Rio Colorado, or "Red River," is stocked with more trout than any other public river in the nation. (You may wish to make a side trip to the fascinating fish hatchery 15 miles away.) Varieties include cutthroat and rainbow trout. Don't forget that you'll need a special license to fish here. Half-day, full-day, and special five-day licenses are available.

For more information on Fishing spots and License information - CLICK HERE

Parks and Recreation. Red River is truly an outdoors kind of place. There are numerous parks throughout our picturesque alpine village, offering everything from rolling, wide-open spaces and stirring mountain vistas to old-fashioned swings and picnic facilities. Mallette Park even offers tennis courts and sand volleyball. The Old West comes alive during afternoon "shootouts" at Fryes Old Town. And you may decide to take in some white-water rafting on the nearby Rio Grande before getting the family ready for an evening of activities in and around town. There's just one word for a Red River family vacation...memorable.

For more ideas on Summer activities - CLICK HERE

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Camping in the Carson National Forest. Looking for a campsite by the river or perhaps an RV Park with full hook-ups and cabins on site for family members?
We got 'em!

For more information on camping options - CLICK HERE