kbkjeeper

We are heading to Santa Fe for a few days of R&R and was hoping someone from that area might have trail suggestions.

Is there a trail with a lake near by?

Any help would be fantastic!

frankenstunk

There are some trails in Red River couple of hours north of Santa Fe. Ones I know of are not hard but nice drives. Goose lake is one that i know of.

FirewalkerSahara

Frankenstunk is right about Goose lake. I use to live in Albuquerque and a fall trip to Red River was always a favorite. In fact I can still remember a trail ride into Goose lake was my first Jeep experience. I was probably about 8 or 9 years old and dad rented a Jeep YJ I think and we did this fun little trail at an incline up to the lake. Hope you have a great time, be safe

frankenstunk

Here is a link to NM trails. Looks like greenie peak is another one on the list. I've also driven up to Cabrasto Lake near Quest NM. Easy trail with a nice lake and hike at the end. Questa is couple of hours from santa Fe and so is Red River.

http://nm4w.org/WEBEJEEPIN/Trails/New_Mexico/

05Unlimited

There is also Middle Fork Lake trail, plenty of switch backs in a 3 mile section. There is Red River Pass a real easy trail. 4th of July Canyon is a rough one i hear, didnt have enought time to do that one when I was up there 2 cpl of weekends ago. Goose Lake is a good trail, nice scenery, saw some deer on the mountains above the lake. I live in santa Fe, there are a few trails around here.

Try and pick up a map if you can.

Enjoy your Ride.

jkhounddawg

Kbkjeeper,

Where did you end up going? I did the goose lake trail this summer, it was beautiful.

CerOf

What are the one or two MUST do trails in Red River? Headed up October 4th.

05Unlimited

If you want a nice trail ride, Goose Lake Trail. If you want a short but steep trail with plenty of switch backs, Middle Fork Lake. Rough, 4th of July Canyon.

05Unlimited

What trails did you end up doing?

matt1171

I went to Red River over Labor Day Weekend and shot some video with my GoPro. Here are the links...

Goose Lake - Goose Lake Trail, Red River, NM - YouTube

Greenie Peak - Midnight Meadow to Greenie Peak - YouTube

Made the hour trip up to Great Sand Dunes and did Medano Pass too - Medano Pass - Great Sand Dunes, CO - YouTube

Such a beautiful area!!!