Eagles Nest to Red River, Nm

From the 'Mountain Directory for Truckers and RVers' (highly recommended that you puchase this if traveling in the West), it states "Northbound descent from Eagle Nest is 4 miles of mostly 7-8%. There are 30 and 35 mph curves and continues to the edge of Red River".

I recall doing it with our 40' motorhome with no issues. Have a great trip and enjoy your new lifestyle.

We're in Eagle Nest for the summer and make the trip to Red River often. The times I've been towing that stretch were manageable with gear use and minimal braking: stab the brakes to scrub off speed.

Bobcat Pass down to Red River the most challenging.

Thanks everyone for the advice. :)

Eagle Nest, not EagleS Nest.
:)
Lynn

We have driven NM-38 between Eagle Nest and Red River many times pulling the trailer. Going from Eagle Nest, the last 2 miles to the summit are the steepest. From there is about 4 miles of 7-8% grade descending into Red River. We prefer this route even when going between Eagle Nest and Taos as US-64 has narrow shoulders and for the past couple of years a very rough road surface. Have not driven either route since last October.

Edited to correct typos.

The only steep part is the road going down into Red River, called "Bob Cat Pass". Just take it slow. Went down it 4 years ago in a gas Motor Home, used a lot of brake going down.

Not much different from other mountain roads. Downshift coming down you will be fine.

it's a hard grade low and slow will be what you need lots of switch backs if I remember correctly