Finding a winter landscape in New Mexico can be challenging, unless you head to the mountains. This skiing and snowshoeing area in Red River is truly something from a dream, and offers miles of snow-covered forest to escape in on snowshoe or ski. Get ready to be fully immersed in an enchanting winter forest and participate in your new favorite winter activity.
Welcome to Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area in Red River!
As the name suggests, this expansive ski and snowshoe area in the middle of the Carson National Forest is truly enchanting.
This is New Mexico's largest cross country ski and snowshoe area, and has all the amenities you need. With miles and miles of skiing and snowshoeing trails, you'll get lost for hours in this magical snow-covered forest.
The trails are wide and groomed to perfection, so don't worry about getting stuck in the backcountry trails.
Not only is this activity a thrill, it offers incredible views of the many nearby mountains, which are all topped with snow.
If you don't have your own snowshoes or skiis, Enchanted Forest has affordable rentals with high quality equipment.
Once you take on the forest, you can also take cross country ski lessons from Enchanted Forest and become a pro at this beautiful winter sport.
New Mexico is enchanting any time of the year, but snowshoeing through the enchanted forest is a winter activity you won't soon forget.
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area is located just three miles from downtown Red River on Highway 38 at 29 Sangre de Cristo Drive, Red River, NM.
To learn more about pricing, renting, and all that Enchanted Forest has to offer, you can visit their website right here.
Have you ever been snowshoeing in the mountains before? What was it like? We’d love to hear about it in the comments, and don’t forget to share photos from your outdoor adventures with us in our New Mexico Nature Lovers Facebook group, or tag us on Instagram by tagging #onlyinnewmexico for a chance to be featured!
Did you know that Enchanted Forest also has yurt rentals? Check out how you can camp in a yurt upon this mountain right here.
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