Some of the more popular hiking trails in the Carson National Forest are located in Taos Ski Valley. Below you will find trails in Carson National Forest that have printable maps. Click the map icon to download maps.
For more trails and more detailed trail information, visit the USDA trails website.
Day Hikes
Camino Real Ranger District
The Camino Real Ranger District is managed for many multi-use purposes; hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, camping and personal firewood cutting are among the activities. The District manages many acres of the Carson National Forest. The District has more than 252 miles of trail, offering diverse terrain and dramatic landscapes for the skilled hiker.
TRAIL
DISTANCE
LEVEL
ACTIVITIES
MAP
Devisadero Loop Trail 108
5.1 mile loop
Moderate
Elliott Barker Trail
4.1 miles return
Easy to Intermediate
La Jara Canyon Trail FR#5
2.1 miles return
Easy
Middle Fork Trail 24
12.9 miles return
Moderate
North Boundary Trail 495
12.4 miles return
Difficult
Rio Chiquito Trail #121
5.9 miles return
Intermediate
Rito De La Olla Trail 438
4.6 miles return
Easy
San Leonardo Trail #30
2.8 miles return
Intermediate to Difficult
Serpent Lake Trail 19
6.4 miles return
Moderate
South Boundry Trail #164
20.1 miles return
Easy to Intermediate
Trampas Lakes Trail 31
5.5 miles return
Moderate
Valle De Los Romero Trail 13A
1.2 miles return
Easy to Intermediate
West Fork Santa Barbara Trail 25
12.4 miles return
Moderate
Canjilon Ranger District
The Canjilon Ranger District is located in the beautiful mountains of Northern New Mexico. The elevation ranges from a low of 6,500 feet up to almost 11,000 feet above sea level. Climate and vegetation types vary from high desert to alpine zones. The ranger district contains several hiking trails, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. There are three campgrounds located on the ranger district. The ranger district office is located in the small mountain village of Canjilon which contains a population of approximately 325 residents.
TRAIL
DISTANCE
LEVEL
ACTIVITIES
MAP
Burns Lake Trail
3.9 miles return
Easy to Intermediate
Hart Canyon Trail #293
2.1 miles return
Moderate
Hidden Lake Trail #53
1.2 miles return
Moderate
Joaquin Canyon Trail #47
3.6 miles return
Moderate
Martinez Canyon Trail #49
9.1 miles return
Moderate
Rim Vista Trail #15
2.7 miles return
Moderate
Salazar Trail #14
2.7 miles return
Moderate
Vega Paz Trail #21
0.6 miles return
Easy
Questa Ranger District
The Questa Ranger District is managed for many multi-use purposes; hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, camping and personal firewood cutting are among the activities.