You know it’s truly winter in Red River when the first trailer or flatbed truck loaded with a ton of snowmobiles comes down Highway 38 from Bobcat Pass into town. You’ll see them parked at lodges, along the side streets and in the municipal parking lot.
No one has ever been able to track how many private sleds make their way to Red River and the surrounding trails and meadows of the Kit Carson National Forest. Machines registered in Red River can be counted, but machines hauled in and registered in surrounding states are a number for conjecture or a good crystal ball. FYI: The state of New Mexico requires a day use permit for all OHVs/snowmobiles. Save time by purchasing your permit in advance with the online licensing system.
We do know how many sleds are operated by Red River’s professional snowmo tour companies: the Sled Shed on West Main, Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures located at 9,800 feet at the top of Bobcat Pass on Highway 38 and Red River Back Country Adventures also on West Main. Each company has everything you’ll need for an exciting ride through the spectacular winter wonderland of the Sangre de Cristo mountains: warm snowsuits, helmets, gloves and veteran guides who know the local trails and meadows.