Red River   Excellent runs of all types. Great snow, good lifts, great skiing. Says Mel. The annual snowfall is more or less average at this ski hill. The white snow here turns exceptionally deep, 18 feet per winter, and that is sufficient for exceptionally nice depth. There's 290 acres of terrain, and all of it makes for great skiing. This ski mountain has an okay variety of ski slopes and sufficient great ski lifts to serve them all. The 7 different ski lifts here     will get you up the slope effectively. This ski area has a much lower than average ratio of tough ski trails and a much higher than average percentage of easy ski slopes. Red River is a fine place for young and old with a lot of beginner and intermediate ski trails for beginners. This ski resort has a drop from top to bottom of 1,600 feet; it's enough to get some decent time on the ski slopes between lifts. With a sum of 58 trails to ski on; it's a delightful assortment. Some folks prefer skiing and some snowboarding, either way, this vicinity has scores of ski hills. There's a ski trail map of Red River on this page for your reference. This is a more petite than average ski area featuring a medium   drop compared to other US Rockies ski hills. The New Mexico hills in winter are something you can’t miss in case you're interested in skiing and snowboarding. The snow blanketed hills of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains make for a wonderful sight. The Sangre De Cristo Mountains in wintertime is a wonderful site for skiing and snowboarding. This ski resort has a fine diversity of ski trails; it won’t leave anyone bored. The scenic splendor of the New Mexico mountains and the extremely good ski slopes have scores of snow people coming here. There are a number of glorious places to stay in close proximity to the base area, but do book a room previous to going because it is a very popular destination. The skiing and the snowboarding in New Mexico is so much fun the whole winter season. A good workout and just hanging out with your skiing mates will make you pleased you came.          Hotels Near Red River ski area, Sangre De Cristo Mountains, New Mexico Best Western Rivers Edge, Red River 0 miles away The Blake At Taos Ski Valley, Taos Ski Valley 6.9 miles away Rio Hondo Condominiums, Taos Ski Valley 7 miles away Columbine Inn And Conference Center, Taos Ski Valley 7.7 miles away Econo Lodge Eagle Nest, Eagle Nest 13.7 miles away * Distances listed are direct linear distances, actual travel distance may be different.   Trailmap Bigger Trailmap Pictures of Red River ski area Bigger Picture Stats Detailed Stats Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Red River ski area.   Ski Areas Near Red River ski area: Taos, New Mexico , 7 miles away    2612 foot drop, 13 lifts, 110 runs    51% Expert & Adv.    25% Intermediate    24% Beginner Angel Fire, New Mexico , 20 miles away    2077 foot drop, 7 lifts, 74 runs    24% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    26% Beginner Sipapu, New Mexico , 32 miles away    1055 foot drop, 4 lifts, 31 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    20% Beginner Ski Santa Fe, New Mexico , 57 miles away    1725 foot drop, 7 lifts, 69 runs    40% Expert & Adv.    40% Intermediate    20% Beginner Pajarito Mountain, New Mexico , 81 miles away    1410 foot drop, 7 lifts, 37 runs    30% Expert & Adv.    50% Intermediate    20% Beginner   Whitewater Near Red River ski area: Red River, -blank- County , 17 miles away, Class IV+ - 14 miles long (Highway 515 to Dunn Bridge) Rio Grande, Taos / Rio Arriba County , 19 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Chiflo Campground to Little Arsenic Trail) Whitewater Outfitter - Far FLUNG Adventures, Taos County , 19 miles away, Whitewater outfitter   Trails Near Red River ski area: Number 3 Lift Trail, Taos , 7 miles away Lost Lake Trail, Taos , 7 miles away Twining Blue Lake Trail, Taos , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Red River ski area: Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM , 48 miles away Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 56 miles away   Golf Courses Near Red River ski area: Red Eagle Golf Course, Red River , 0 miles away Valle Escondido Golf Course, Taos , 19 miles away Angel Fire Resort Golf Course, Angel Fire , 20 miles away