4th of July Canyon

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New Mexico
Trails
4th of July Canyon

Highlights of 4th of July Canyon

Altitude

Forest

Snow Wheeling

Highest Elevation

10022 ft

Shape of Trail

Connector

Typically Open

05/01 - 12/31

Best Direction

North

Official Trail Name

490

Nearest Town

Red River

Nearest Services

Red River

Management Agency

Carson National Forest

District

Questa District

Overview

There is a discrepancy between the Motor Vehicle Use Map and the signage along this trail. The MVUM is the legal binding document showing the first half as a 50" and under trail and not legal for full size vehicles, as where the on trail signage states otherwise. Due to the nature of the MVUM being the legal document, we advise that this trail is 50" and under. We are working with the Forest Service to determine if the signage is correct, or if the map is correct. Old Red River Pass Trail is closed for repair. Forest Road 488 is the only Entrance and Exit for Full Size Vehicles at this time. Remember to Stay on Forest Road 488 as it borders Enchanted Circle Cross Country Skiing Area which are not trails open to motorized use! 4th of July Canyon is a "choose your own adventure style of trail." You can make it as challenging or easy as you want. Photo opportunities abound of the Sangre de Christo mountains and spacious meadows.