Colfax County, New Mexico
Top Spots in and near Colfax County
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Raton, New Mexico
Rock Climb at Sugarite Canyon
Most ratings range from 5.7 to 5.11 with fewer 5.12. Only one climb in the whole area is bolted-- and that is a 5.10a. To get to this area it is about a 10 minute scramble through woods and boulders on a path that leads straight to the south facing wall.Driving through Raton, New Mexico exit at t...Read more -
Colfax County, New Mexico
Hike to Clear Creek in Cimarron Canyon State Park
4.02.5 mi / 1000 ft gainHead North from Eagle Nest towards Cimarron, and about 7 miles (or less) on your right hand, you will find two big signs with a parking area on both sides of the road. If you park on the right side, walk on the inside of the guardrail until you find the trail head sign. If you parked on the left ...Read more -
Red River, New Mexico
Cross Country Ski or Snowshoe the Enchanted Forest Snowplay Area
Just above the town of Red River up Bobcat Pass is the Enchanted Forest. As you approach the top of the pass you’ll see signs that point you toward the forest into what looks like a neighborhood. Trust the signs and make the turn. Follow the main road up through the neighborhood and take your sec...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Colfax County
Raton, New Mexico
Raton KOA Journey
For more than a century, Raton has been a convenient stopping place along the path between Colorado and New Mexico. Now the "path" has tu...
Colfax County, New Mexico
Cimarron Campground
Overview
Cimarron Campground is located in the scenic Valle Vidal within Carson National Forest in northern New Mexico, at an elevation o...