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Wheeler Peak via Bull of the Woods Trail route map
ExpertOut and Back
New Mexico

Wheeler Peak via Bull of the Woods Trail

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

14.5 mi

Distance

5,016 ft

Elev. Gain

7h 7m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Wheeler Peak via Bull of the Woods Trail is an expert-level, out-and-back trail located near Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico. Covering a distance of 14.5 miles, the trail ascends significantly, with an elevation gain of 5,016 feet, reaching a maximum elevation of 3,988 meters (13,081 feet). This challenging hike navigates through diverse terrain, primarily on dirt surfaces, and offers hikers a rewarding journey to the highest point in New Mexico, Wheeler Peak.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gainhigh altitude

Elevation Profile

Min:2,885 ft
Max:3,988 ft
1,529 ft
1,529 ft
2,885 ft3,253 ft3,620 ft3,988 ft0.0 mi3.6 mi7.3 mi10.9 mi14.5 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

Best Seasons

SummerFall

Highlights

summit viewsmountainous terrain

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

Hunt context

This trail crosses hunting units

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New Mexico hunting page

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