# Carson National Forest

**Location:** Taos, NM | **Difficulty:** Hard | **Length:** 90+ miles

**GPS:** 36.5789, -105.5456

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range and rear locker, 33"+ mud-terrain tires, 2–3" lift, rock sliders, and recovery gear required.

**Best season:** June - October

High-altitude trails through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Taos. Alpine tundra, wildflower meadows, and some of New Mexico's highest peaks accessed by challenging mountain roads.

**Region:** Southwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.5/5

**Highlights:** Alpine tundra, Wildflower meadows, Highest peaks, Near Taos, Mountain passes

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- No campgrounds found within 40 miles in our directory.

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/carson-forest-trails