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SaveRed River trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Skiing, Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Dirtbiking, Nordic Skiing, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Popular destinations include Red River Ski Area and Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Are.
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- Mountain Bike
28 trails
- E-Bike
24 trails
- Gravel Bike
6 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Horse
25 trails
- Hike
32 trails
- Trail Running
32 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
22 trails
- Downhill Ski
70 trails
- Nordic Ski
10 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jul 25, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 112
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 28
- Trails E-Bike
- 24
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 6
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 25
- Trails Hike
- 32
- Trails Trail Running
- 32
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 22
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 3
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 70
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 10
- Total Distance
- 104 miles
- Total Descent
- 27,980 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,476 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 11,810 ft
- Reports
- 87
- Photos
- 62
- Completed Counter
- 1,610
Popular Red River Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 1,397 ft • 228 •
This trail is a great out and back, or it can be ridden as a loop with the East Fork Trail #56 - riding clockwise the route has a longer uphill and smoother, flowy downhill. Counterclockwise the climb is steeper and the descent down the...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 1,784 ft • 221 •
Popular black diamond difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,784 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 1 hour49 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 1,205 ft • 59 •
Popular blue difficulty alpine singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 1,205 ft blue climb. On average it takes 25 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 2.8 • 5 miles • 2,156 ft • 14 •
This classic Red River ride goes from Mallette park to the top of Sawmill pass with gorgeous vistas of the ski area and the wilderness in the vicinity. From the park take RD597 one mile to get to the campgrounds. From there stay left at...
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 1,250 ft • 10 •
This trail consists of 3 switchbacks that you climb to get to the top of the pass. The grade stays consistent with out anything too steep. Once at the top you will be rewarded with great vistas of Gold Hill and some other alpine peaks...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 7 miles • 3,053 ft • 3 • • atv
Rocky and steep double track road up to a small lake. Not particularly difficult for any activity, but grueling physically.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2,159 ft • 158 ft • • moto
Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This dirtbike/moto primary trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 940 ft • • moto
Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This dirtbike/moto primary trail.
Red River Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 2,279 ft • 3 • Loop •
13-mile loop high alpine rides. Note: With the passage of the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness bill on December...
13 miles • 2,246 ft • 0 • Loop •
This 13-mile high alpine loop can be ridden in either direction. Note: With the passage of the...
16 miles • 2,919 ft • 0 •
Take this bruiser of a trail all the way up to Greenie Peak, the highest drivable pass in New Mexico. The...
Photos of Red River Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Middle Fork | Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | Mdeniston | ||
| Forest Road 58 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | Mdeniston | ||
| Lost Lake Trail #91 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | Mdeniston | ||
| East Fork Trail #56 | Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | Mdeniston | ||
| Forest Road 58A | Jul 25, 2026 @ 9:54am (America/Denver) Jul 25, 2026 | Ideal | Mdeniston | ||
| Learn To Turn | Mar 19, 2025 @ 2:39pm Mar 19, 2025 | Ideal | trixy | ||
| Goose Lake | Jul 1, 2024 @ 1:46pm Jul 1, 2024 | Ideal | enchantedcircletrails ECTA | ||
| The Old Pass | May 2, 2024 @ 7:17am May 2, 2024 | Dry | raulesque | ||
| Pioneer Creek | May 18, 2022 @ 4:14pm May 18, 2022 | Variable | Kurtrr | ||
| Santa Clarita | Sep 12, 2020 @ 5:33am Sep 12, 2020 | Dry | Danekdbz |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| machoprincess | wishlist | route | activity #104024812 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 7:39pm Sep 17, 2026 |
| LeDuke | wishlist | route | activity #103978488 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 6:23am Sep 17, 2026 |
| EdwinimDUer | add | video | activity #103434563 | Sep 9, 2026 @ 2:12pm Sep 9, 2026 |
| Heskinsm | wishlist | trail | activity #102205132 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 8:40pm Aug 23, 2026 |
| khootman | wishlist | route | activity #102019699 | Aug 21, 2026 @ 5:08pm Aug 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Graded forest service road. Could do it with a... | May 2, 2024 @ 6:43pm May 2, 2024 | ||
| trail | July 2023, trail is all clear and good to go.... | Jul 23, 2023 @ 11:49am Jul 23, 2023 | ||
| trail | RECOGNITION to all who cleared and cut all... | Jul 23, 2023 @ 11:46am Jul 23, 2023 | ||
| trail | All trees cleared, all snow melted, good to... | Jul 23, 2023 @ 11:44am Jul 23, 2023 | ||
| trail | No it was never fully cleared of trees. | Oct 20, 2022 @ 10:48am Oct 20, 2022 |
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Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red River Ski Area | bike park | Red River |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 28 | 68 miles | 9,055 ft | 16 miles | 3,474 ft | #3,365 | #1,163 | 59 | 86 | 3 | 561 | |
| E-Bike | 24 | 56 miles | 8,848 ft | 15 miles | 3,474 ft | #3,101 | #1,133 | 3 | 59 | 37 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 6 | 21 miles | 833 ft | 2 miles | 3,005 ft | #2,313 | #713 | 16 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 11 miles | 702 ft | 1 mile | 1,690 ft | #3,807 | #882 | 16 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 699 ft | 1 mile | 1,690 ft | #2,554 | #577 | 2 | ||||
| Horse | 25 | 59 miles | 8,353 ft | 15 miles | 3,474 ft | #1,055 | #619 | 19 | ||||
| Hike | 32 | 80 miles | 12,497 ft | 23 miles | 3,474 ft | #3,699 | #1,290 | 87 | 376 | |||
| Trail Running | 32 | 80 miles | 12,497 ft | 23 miles | 3,474 ft | #3,254 | #943 | 87 | 40 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 22 | 47 miles | 8,150 ft | 14 miles | 3,474 ft | #638 | #225 | 14 | 4 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 3 | 12 miles | 131 ft | 4,915 ft | 2,982 ft | 14 | 2 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 70 | 17 miles | 14,829 ft | 15 miles | 1,644 ft | #354 | #145 | 119 | ||||
| Nordic Ski | 10 | 7 miles | 653 ft | 3 miles | 312 ft | #1,101 | #482 | 40 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Red River?
Red River has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking.
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Red River?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Red River are:
- East Fork Trail #56 (4.4/5)
- Lost Lake Trail #91 (4.4/5)
- Middle Fork (4.1/5)
- Mallette to Sawmill Pass (3.5/5)
- The Old Pass (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Red River?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Red River. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Red River?
The longest trail in Red River is Goose Lake at 7.2 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Red River?
The best hiking trails in Red River are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Red River?
The best trail running trails in Red River are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Red River?
The best dirtbiking trails in Red River are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Red River?
Red River has a total of 112 trails. Of those, 28 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Red River to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Red River?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Red River is Goose Lake with 3,053 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Red River?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Red River is Eephant Rock (H) with 1,934 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Red River?
Red River supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Red River?
The following bike services are available in Red River:
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Red River?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Red River is Elephant Rock (E) with an average grade of 16.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Red River?
The overall region status for Red River is Clear / Green. Out of 8 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
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Can I ride an ebike in Red River?
Yes, Red River supports e-bike riding. There are 5 trails in Red River that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Red River?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Red River are: View all mountain biking routes in Red River.
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What is the highest summit in Red River?
The highest summit in Red River is Red Dome at 12,690 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Red River?
The most popular Strava segments in Red River are:
- East Fork: Trailhead to Bridge (599 athletes)
- Wilderness down to break spot (597 athletes)
- Bridge to Nowhere (590 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Red River?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Red River. View all adaptive trails in Red River for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Red River?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Red River are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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