Uploaded July 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We give you the secrets to summit the highest point in New Mexico, Mount Wheeler which stands over 13,000 feet. With these you can make it to the top in style.
fs.usda.gov/recarea/carson/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=75370&actid=50
"Wheeler Peak Summit Trail #67
...
Access: Travel approximately 4 miles north on US HWY 64 from Taos to the junction of NM State HWY 150, then east on HWY 150 to Taos Ski Valley. Continue through the Taos Ski Valley parking lot, veering left up Twining road. Twining road is approximately 2 miles and contains several switchbacks. It will be fine for most vehicles in the summer and fall (4x4 in winter). Follow signs for the Williams Lake Trailhead and the Bavarian Lodge and Restaurant. Park at the large parking lot on the right as the road levels off. (This parking area is before the Bavarian).
Trail Description
The trail follows the Williams Lake Trail almost to the lake before heading to the summit for an additional 2 miles. Start by hiking south on the broad trail from the parking lot. Walk past a small pond on the left then continue past the restaurants and ski area facilities. After the base of the chairlift continue south on the broad trail on the left. After a short distance take another left. This is the Williams Lake Trail #62. This area is very well marked. ... Because the tread is narrow and uneven, built through several scree fields, no equestrian travel is permitted on trail #67. The trail traverses several switchbacks, stay on the trail to prevent falling rock and trail degradation. Please stay off the steep “old route”; it is undergoing rehabilitation efforts by the Carson National Forest. Above tree line enjoy the stunning views throughout the rest of the trail. In approximately 2 miles from the Williams Lake Trail junction, trail #90 is reached. Hike to the right continuing south a short distance to the Wheeler Peak summit, 13,161 feet.
Note: There is no horseback riding on the new Wheeler Peak Summit Trail #67.
Trail Beginning: 10,200 feet
Trail Ending: 13,161 feet
Length: 2.2 miles (4.1 miles one way from Williams Lake Trailhead)
Difficulty: Intermediate to Expert
Elevation Gain: 2,961 feet
Thumbnail credit: Free to use photo from Pexals by Mikhail Nilov "Photo of Bearded Man Feeling Confused" and Linus Wilson
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Captain Linus Wilson is the author of the travel narratives SLOW BOAT TO THE BAHAMAS, HOW TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD PART-TIME, and SLOW BOAT TO CUBA. He has also edited the annotated editions of SAILING TO TREASURE ISLAND by Captain J.C. Voss and SAILING THE OGRE by Mabel Stock.
Captain Linus Wilson is the author of How to Sail Around the World Part-Time which is available in eBook and softcover on Amazon and in audiobook for all patrons of Slow Boat Sailing at patreon.com/slowboatsailing
On the Slow Boat Sailing Podcast Linus Wilson has interviewed the crew of Sailing SV Delos, WhiteSpotPirates (Untie the Lines), Chase the Story Sailing, Gone with the Wynns, MJ Sailing, Sailing Doodles, SV Prism, Sailing Zatara, Adventures of an Old Seadog and many others.
Get Linus Wilson’s bestselling sailing books:
Slow Boat to the Bahamas at
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on Audible at
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Slow Boat to Cuba
amazon.com/dp/B01MFFX9AG
gumroad.com/l/cubabook
and How to Sail Around the World-Part Time
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COVID Road Trip: An RV Adventure
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have been #1 sailing ebook bestsellers on Amazon.
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We give you the secrets to summit the highest point in New Mexico, Mount Wheeler which stands over 13,000 feet. With these you can make it to the top in style.
fs.usda.gov/recarea/carson/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=75370&actid=50
"Wheeler Peak Summit Trail #67
...
Access: Travel approximately 4 miles north on US HWY 64 from Taos to the junction of NM State HWY 150, then east on HWY 150 to Taos Ski Valley. Continue through the Taos Ski Valley parking lot, veering left up Twining road. Twining road is approximately 2 miles and contains several switchbacks. It will be fine for most vehicles in the summer and fall (4x4 in winter). Follow signs for the Williams Lake Trailhead and the Bavarian Lodge and Restaurant. Park at the large parking lot on the right as the road levels off. (This parking area is before the Bavarian).
Trail Description
The trail follows the Williams Lake Trail almost to the lake before heading to the summit for an additional 2 miles. Start by hiking south on the broad trail from the parking lot. Walk past a small pond on the left then continue past the restaurants and ski area facilities. After the base of the chairlift continue south on the broad trail on the left. After a short distance take another left. This is the Williams Lake Trail #62. This area is very well marked. ... Because the tread is narrow and uneven, built through several scree fields, no equestrian travel is permitted on trail #67. The trail traverses several switchbacks, stay on the trail to prevent falling rock and trail degradation. Please stay off the steep “old route”; it is undergoing rehabilitation efforts by the Carson National Forest. Above tree line enjoy the stunning views throughout the rest of the trail. In approximately 2 miles from the Williams Lake Trail junction, trail #90 is reached. Hike to the right continuing south a short distance to the Wheeler Peak summit, 13,161 feet.
Note: There is no horseback riding on the new Wheeler Peak Summit Trail #67.
Trail Beginning: 10,200 feet
Trail Ending: 13,161 feet
Length: 2.2 miles (4.1 miles one way from Williams Lake Trailhead)
Difficulty: Intermediate to Expert
Elevation Gain: 2,961 feet
Thumbnail credit: Free to use photo from Pexals by Mikhail Nilov "Photo of Bearded Man Feeling Confused" and Linus Wilson
See our videos:
Guadalupe Peak, TX High Point, 8,751 feet, 8.4 to 10.3 mile hike to the Top of Texas
youtu.be/K2qfrb0Eaxw
BEST HIGH WIND Winter Tent? Pitching the Kuiu Storm Star 2P 4-Season Tent with First Impressions
youtu.be/lMx8ykRO2x0
The Seven (NINE) Summits Ranking By Difficulty & Cost, Highest Mountains on 7 (6 or 8) Continents
youtu.be/7SDS--49pck
Pitching ALPS Mountaineering Tasmanian 2-Person, 4-Season Tent, Impressions
youtu.be/HLky8Bb8COg
Guided Trips PROBABLY Won't Get YOU to the Summit of Big Mountains, Aconcaugua, Pico de Orizaba
youtu.be/kxW0MMf5kxA
HAPE on the Summit of Pico de Orizaba 18,491 feet, the Highest Mountain in Mexico, AMS
youtu.be/TGAR4-Urt2M
TIps to Climb Mt. Kosciuszko in Winter, Highest Peak in Australia, One of the 7 Summits, July 2022
youtu.be/RJ9hCB34T9M
Captain Linus Wilson is the author of the travel narratives SLOW BOAT TO THE BAHAMAS, HOW TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD PART-TIME, and SLOW BOAT TO CUBA. He has also edited the annotated editions of SAILING TO TREASURE ISLAND by Captain J.C. Voss and SAILING THE OGRE by Mabel Stock.
Captain Linus Wilson is the author of How to Sail Around the World Part-Time which is available in eBook and softcover on Amazon and in audiobook for all patrons of Slow Boat Sailing at patreon.com/slowboatsailing
On the Slow Boat Sailing Podcast Linus Wilson has interviewed the crew of Sailing SV Delos, WhiteSpotPirates (Untie the Lines), Chase the Story Sailing, Gone with the Wynns, MJ Sailing, Sailing Doodles, SV Prism, Sailing Zatara, Adventures of an Old Seadog and many others.
Get Linus Wilson’s bestselling sailing books:
Slow Boat to the Bahamas at
amazon.com/dp/B018OUI1Q2
on Audible at
https://www.audible.com/pd/B07N7QFNJR...
Slow Boat to Cuba
amazon.com/dp/B01MFFX9AG
gumroad.com/l/cubabook
and How to Sail Around the World-Part Time
amazon.com/dp/B01B0OFYNW
gumroad.com/l/sailing
See also
COVID Road Trip: An RV Adventure
amazon.com/COVID-Road-Trip-RV-Adventure/dp/B098GL3XNC
have been #1 sailing ebook bestsellers on Amazon.
You can get the full audiobook of Sailing to Treasure Island by Captain John C. Voss. at
Patreon.com/slowboatsailing
Sign up for our free newsletter for access to free books and other promotions at slowboatsailing.com
Support the videos at
Patreon.com/slowboatsailing
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Copyright Linus Wilson, Oxriver Publishing, Vermilion Advisory Services, LLC, 2023
