![]() Gaining approximately three thousand feet in the 11.5-mile loop, you’ll definitely work up an appetite. Hard Effort – Gold Hill: If you’re wondering where they got that overhead panoramic photo of Red River, it’s from the top of Gold Hill. The reward is you’ll see beautiful wildflowers, amazing vistas, and a bristlecone pine that’s over 1,000 years old. Moderate Challenge – Sawmill Park Trail: While there isn’t a ton of technical scrabbling, the challenge is that you’ll gain 1,350 feet in 3.6 miles. Here’s just a small sampling of the many hiking trails available to you:Įasy stroll – Red River Nature Trail: Following the river, it’s a good option for families and those looking for some time outside without any strenuous effort since it’s paved, pretty flat, and about three miles round trip. If you love venturing out on your own two feet with beautiful mountain vistas, ancient trees, and plenty of things to see, Red River is right up your alley. What is this?!?! A town of only a few hundred have a music venue you’d expect in a city of millions. Memories flood over you of the scene where the owner tells Jake & Elwood, “We play all music: Country, Western, & Honky Tonk.” But then you step into it… and you’re blown away. Almost like Bob’s Country Bunker in Blues Brothers. From the outside, it seems rough, tough, and unwelcoming. Major names like Three Faces West, BW Stevenson, and Leon Russel played here. This unassuming center is where some have said that many of the Austin music scene veterans got their start. ![]() ![]() The beating pulse of Red River is the Motherlode Saloon. If you’re near Red River, be sure to get your rest ahead of time because you’ll need it for the number of things to do in Red River NM morning, noon, and night. This isn’t a ski-town like any other… just like the name dictates, it is THE motherlode of music, the outdoors, and most of all, the beating heart of what IS ski culture. They are some of the nicest people I’ve ever met, and boy do they know how to party. It wasn’t until I came to Red River that I realized I never really met a true Texan. When I think of Texas, first thing that comes to mind are people from Dallas or Houston. Serving up hot cocoa or adult beverages around 7 pm, everyone looks up to see a group of skiers drop down the run nicknamed “The Face.” Like a good Sundae treat, the event is finished off with fireworks. Families and friends start gathering at the Lift House around dusk. Yes! Torchlight Parades happen at ski areas across North America but how many do it ALL SEASON LONG? Every Saturday like clockwork, Red River Ski Area throws out the red carpet or rather red torchlights. ![]() Torchlight Parade On Saturdays Through The Ski Season The only other ski destinations we’ve been to that had slopes literally descend into town are Telluride and Aspen. From pretty much any lodging in town you can walk to one of the lifts. Despite seeing plenty of people driving around, you don’t need to, especially if you’re there to go skiing. The town itself is only a mile long and a few blocks wide. ![]()
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