Carson NF--Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area

About this Location

Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area has 19 miles of trails over 1,400 acres for cross-country skiing in the winter and mountain biking in the summer. Trails have tracks set and picnic areas. There are trails for all levels of skiers.

The area is managed by a for-profit vendor. There are fees for using the area.

About Carson National Forest

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Carson National Forest is in northern New Mexico. It covers an area of 1.5 million acres and has a diverse landscape that ranges from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. The forest is home to many wildlife species, including the endangered Mexican Spotted Owl and the New Mexico Meadow Jumping Mouse. The forest offers many recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, and bird watchng. The forest also has cultural and historical significance, as it contains prehistoric ruins, ice caves, lava flows, and ancestral lands of several Native American tribes.

Features

  • Entrance fee

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

Content from Official Website, Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area website, and Carson National Forest Official Website

Last updated August 31, 2023