Environmental Assessment Completed

Questa to Red River Trail Project

Carson National Forest Taos, New Mexico Questa Ranger District

The Carson is proposing to construct an approximately 11-mile unpaved multi-use pathway and associated infrastructure (trailheads, bridges, parking access points, etc.) between the Village of Questa and the Town of Red River communities.

Location

The proposed trail would roughly follow the course of New Mexico State Highway 38 between the Village of Questa and the Town of Red River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2025
2
Comment Period
09/04/2025
3
Objection Period Start
02/01/2026
4
Decision
04/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTrail Management
Questa to Red River Trail Project Decision NoticeDecision Signed Date: 04/09/2026
ForestsCarson National Forest
DistrictsQuesta Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management