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Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake Trail route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake Trail

Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

7.9 mi

Distance

3,166 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 7m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail in Taos County, New Mexico. It is 7.9 miles long and gains 3,166 feet. It is in or next to Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Annual summer closure of about a week

Elevation Profile

Min:3,108 ft
Max:3,992 ft
Gain:965 ft
Loss:965 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 3,108 ft and 3,992 ft across 7.9 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.3,108 ft3,403 ft3,697 ft3,992 ft0.0 mi2.0 mi4.0 mi5.9 mi7.9 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi3,117 ft
High point3.9 mi3,992 ft
End7.9 mi3,117 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Taos Ski Valley, NM · in or next to town
County:
Taos County, NM

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Williams LakeWheeler Peak summitWheeler Peak WildernessKachina Peak

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