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Goose Lake Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Carson National Forest, Questa Ranger District, Goose Creek Trail, Goose Lake, Red River, Gold Hill Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 4x4 road is a little over seven miles long each way and eventually ends at Goose Lake. This trail starts out fairly smooth and easy but becomes more rugged and difficult as you get closer to the lake.
Goose Lake has an outhouse and a few primitive campsites (tent only). Fishing is permitted but a New Mexico fishing license is required. During the winter months this trail can be impassable but is open to cross country skiers and snowshoeing. Snowmobiles are not permitted.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AK, AL, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NC, NE, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | riders must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Red River, NM | ||
| Address | Goose Lake Road, Red River, NM 87558 | ||
| From: Taos, NM
1) Take NM-522 North about 37 miles 2) Turn right (east) onto NM-38, continue 12.5 miles toward the town of Red River 3) Veer right onto Main Street, continue .7 miles 4) Trail is located on the west side of road. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Carson National Forest - Questa Ranger District P.O. Box 110 Questa, NM 87556 (575) 586-0520 mailroom_r3_carson@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8000 (888) 248-6866 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
Goose Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/20/2018 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 10,000 acres (16 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 14 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8800 to 11800 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | Route is marked with blazes on the trees. |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Red River Pumps (575) 754-3284 |
| Diesel | Red River, NM | |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Roadrunner Campground (575) 754-2286 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Roadrunner Campground (575) 754-2286 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Roadrunner Campground (575) 754-2286 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Junebug Campground (575) 586-0520 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Der Food Market (575) 754-2974 |
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