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Hiking

Must-do Hiking Trails

Whether you're a die-hard hiker or someone looking for a family-friendly outing, Taos, New Mexico has plenty of hike trails to offer. Below are our top picks.

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Wheeler Peak

via Williams Lake Trail Location: Wheeler Peak Wilderness, Carson NF Level: Difficult Distance: 8.5 mi Round Trip

Williams Lake Trail

Location: Wheeler Peak Wilderness, Carson National Forest Level: Moderate Distance: 4.2 mi Round Trip

West Rim Trail

Location: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (Orilla Verde Recreation Area) Level: Easy Distance: up to 9 mi one way

River Trail

Rio Grande via River Trail and Little Arsenic Trail Location: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Level: Easy to Moderate Distance: 2-4 mi Round Trip

Trader's Trail

Location: Rio Grande del Norte National Monument (Orilla Verde Recreation Area) Level: Moderate Distance: 3.3 mi Round Trip

The Slide Trail

Location: Orilla Verde Recreation Area Level: Easy Distance: 2.7 mi Round Trip

Elliot Barker Trail

Location: Carson National Forest Level: Easy to Moderate Distance: 5.5 mi Loop

Devisadero Loop Trail

Location: Pecos Wilderness, Carson NF Level: Moderate Distance: 5.6 mi Loop

El Salto del Agua Cañoncito Trail

Location: Carson NF (near Arroyo Seco) Level: Moderate Distance: 5.1 mi Round Trip

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