The occasional break in greenery reveals gorgeous panoramas of Taos Canyon and Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area. The terrain provides great views and some technical challenges at the end to give you a dose of adrenaline to finish the ride. The South Boundary Trail offers 22 miles of sweet downhill single and double track, cruising through deep and dark evergreen forest, aspen glades, and meadows.

The district is also home to one of the nation's premier mountain biking opportunities. The trek takes hikers through various habitats along the trail from pinon and juniper on the south to pine and spruce on the north side of the loop. There are great views of the town of Taos, Wheeler Peak, and Taos Pueblo lands. This trail offers a moderate 1,100-foot elevation gain. The Devisadero Loop trail is a 6-mile loop that is just outside of the town of Taos. The district has more than 252 miles of trail, offering diverse terrain and dramatic landscapes for the skilled hiker. Some of the best and easiest hiking trails are in this district. The Camino Real Ranger District is managed for many multi-use purposes hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, camping and personal firewood cutting are among the activities. The District manages many acres of the Carson National Forest. The smaller communities such as Ojo Sarco, Truchas, Vadito, and Trampas rely heavily on timber to use for building materials or to burn in woodstoves. The Camino Real Ranger District is the area closest to Taos and serves 32 unincorporated communities and 2 Native American Pueblos that depend on the district for wood and other forest products.

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