Old Red River and Fourth of July Canyon Roads
Forest Roads 488/490 junction, approximate public route reference, Red River, NM
About this trail
This Carson National Forest guide covers designated Forest Roads 488 and 490 near Red River, New Mexico. The current motor vehicle map gives these roads a May 1 to December 31 base season. The continuation numbered 490A has a different vehicle designation and is not a full-size 4WD extension. The map pin marks the approximate 488/490 junction, not surveyed parking. The original cover is a historical route image; use the current Forest Service map and signed road numbers for navigation. Check current weather, gates and road conditions before travel.
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Terrain
Access and reports
- Surface
- Dirt · Forest · Scenic
- Latest condition report
- Not published
- Map point
- A public map point is published. The full trail route is not available.
Before you go
- Check current access and vehicle rules with the operator before traveling.
- Keep full-size 4WD travel on designated roads 488 and 490; do not continue onto the differently designated 490A trail
- The current linked map gives May 1 to December 31 for roads 488/490, subject to current gates and closures
- Use current paper motor vehicle maps and road signs; the cover is a historical overview, not a vehicle eligibility map
- Meet road licensing requirements on NM 578 and the public approach
- Check storm, snow and road conditions; never drive through flooded washes
Location
This is the public map point supplied for the trail profile. Private access instructions are never inferred from this view.
Forest Roads 488/490 junction, approximate public route reference, Red River, NM
36.680, -105.371
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