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!

 

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.

 

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

 

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/

 

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.

 

Kbkjeeper,

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

 

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

 

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.

 

What trails did you end up doing?

 

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!!!