Northern New Mexico Outdoor Activities
Northern New Mexico is a popular tourist destination for many reasons. It boasts stunning mountain vistas, exquisite art, rich history and culture, and an array of outdoor activities for nature lovers and adventure seekers!
As you plan your vacation to Northern New Mexico, we want you to know some of the fun that you can have as you explore this great place we call home.
If you are visiting in the spring, summer or fall, there are a number of ways that you can take advantage of the great outdoors while you’re here. Some great activities include:
Hiking/Biking
Valle Vidal—Valle Vidal is a majestic mountain basin within Carson National Forest. Come here to hike among stunning alpine vistas and view wildlife, like elk.
Almagre Canyon—Almagre Canyonis located near Paradise Creek and offers visitors a unique experience to enjoy and experience nature.
Carson National Forest—Carson National Forest offers spectacular hiking and mountain biking through the pine forests of the Sangre de Cristo mountains.
Wild Rivers Recreation Area—Wild Rivers Recreation Area provides adventure seekers with a 13-mile loop within the Sangre de Cristo mountains to explore on foot or on bike. Hunters and fishermen are also welcome.
Hunting
Carson National Forest—Carson National Forest offers many hunting opportunities for both large and small game.
Fishing
Rio Chama—Rio Chama is beautiful, scenic river that’s great for fishing and just enjoying nature.
Adventure Tours
Whitewater Rafting—The Taos Box offers a breath-taking ride through the tumultuous rapids of wilderness gorge.
Jeep Tours—A4-wheeling adventure through the mountains is a great way to see the road less travelled!
Horseback Riding—Horseback riding enables you to connect with the land in a fun and exciting way!
Hot Air Balloon Rides—Soar above beautiful landscapes and enjoy the incredible site you will see from the air!
ATV Tours—The whole family can enjoy a day in the mountains on ATVs!There are several companies in Taos and Red River that rent ATVs for families to enjoy.
Attractions
Taos Pueblo—Taos Pueblo is home of the Tiwa tribe. They have maintained their rich heritage and traditions throughout the years and allow visitors to see how they have lived life for centuries.
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge—The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge was built in the 1960s and is the second highest suspension bridge in the country!
Taos—Taos is a unique tourist town that has beckoned adventure seekers, artists, writers, explorers, and celebrities for centuries.
Red River—Red River began as a small mining town. Today, it is one of the biggest tourist destinations in New Mexico for its challenging ski slopes and quintessential Old-West atmosphere.
Enchanted Circle Drive—The Enchanted Circle Drive is a national scenic byway that provides beautiful, panoramic views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains as it circles 84 miles around the highest peak in New Mexico: Wheeler Peak.
Skiing/Snowboarding/Snowshoeing
Taos Ski Valley—Taos Ski Valley provides some of the best alpine skiing in the country! But it doesn’t have to be winter for you to enjoy this beautiful ski valley; you can take a chairlift ride up the mountain to enjoy breathtaking views from the top in the summer time!
Red River Ski Valley—Red River Ski Valley offers challenging downhill ski slopes for both novices and experienced skiers. You can also enjoy the ski valley by riding the chairlift to the top in the summer!
This list of outdoor activities in Northern New Mexico is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to things to do out here! Contact us for more information about things to do while you’re here!
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