Editor’s note: As of December 2021, the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area is closed due to extensive damage from a winter storm. While we will not be updating this article, you can still read all about this remarkable outdoor area below.
Spring hasn’t quite arrived in New Mexico; the temperatures and snowfall are still fluctuating between cold and snowy and warm and dry. It’s still a bit chilly in New Mexico this week, so let’s celebrate the last vestiges of winter with some day hikes in an enchanted forest.
In the Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area in Red River, that is!
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area/Facebook
This recreation area is best known for its yurts available for rent, cross country trails in the winter, and…
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area/Facebook
…trails for snowshoeing!
Heath Harrelson/Flickr
The trails range from fairly easy to difficult, depending on your snowshoe experience, the length, and the incline of each trail. Along the way, you’ll find picnic areas, pretty viewpoints, and other interesting sights.
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area/Facebook Just be sure to arrive earlier in the day because the trails close at 4:30pm each day. You don’t want to chance missing out on a fun excursion because of the time!
If you can’t bear to leave your fuzzy friend at home, rest assured there are a few dog-friendly trails located in the ski area. Keep in mind that each dog requires a leash so they too can frolic in the snow!
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area/Facebook
Can you think of a more exhilarating way to spend a winter day in New Mexico?
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area/Facebook You can find a map of all the different trails at this link.
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area is located at 28 Sangre de Cristo Drive in Red River. You can find details about their trails, hours of operation, and other activities by visiting their website or their Facebook page.
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area/Facebook
Heath Harrelson/Flickr
Just be sure to arrive earlier in the day because the trails close at 4:30pm each day. You don’t want to chance missing out on a fun excursion because of the time!
You can find a map of all the different trails at this link.
Looking forward to even more winter fun around New Mexico? Check out Ruidoso Winter Park in southern New Mexico! You can read more about it in This Epic Snow Tubing Hill In New Mexico Will Give You The Winter Thrill Of A Lifetime.
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