Wheeler Peak

Well marked, difficult trail. Great views but intense wind up top. Expect 5-7 hours round trip depending on skill.

Very scenic and picturesque. We opted to take the driving route to the view point. The road just beyond the Taos Ski Valley entry point completely an off-roading experience, however there are plethora of lodging options up the route. There was a no entry towards the end of the mountain road and thus we were unable to go past that point. However, even there the views were stunning and worth the visit.

Wheeler Peak is absolutely beautiful! The hike is challenging but so worth it — the views from the top are amazing and unforgettable. Being at the highest point in New Mexico with 360° scenery all around was an incredible experience. Highly recommend for anyone who loves mountains and nature!

Amazing experience sunrising Wheeler Peak with my son! Began at hiker parking lot around 3:30am with headlamps and the best star gazing I’ve ever seen. Be sure and bring at least 2 liters of water and rain gear. Happy trails

The hike was fantastic I believe the highpoint was around 14 miles round trip. Definitely not the easiest in the world. Went in mid summer still snow above the tree line probably about 60-75 degrees at the top. Hiked it with a normal sized water bottle and a monster so Definitely doable. Would go again they have tons of trailes to there's always more to explore.

We loved this trail! It took us in total 4hrs and 38minutes. It was exactly 9 miles from the hiker parking lot to the peak. We stopped for a bit at the lake and then again at the peak. The trail is very well marked has areas where its rocky but totally manageable assuming you have the right foot wear. The views at the top are stunning and worth the 2900ft of gain. You. Can. Do. It. !!!

This is a very strenuous hike. Between the elevation gain of around 4,000 feet and the high altitude, this was a workout. From the Bull Of The Woods trailhead, the elevation gain is around 4,000 feet, starting at an elevation of around 9,000 feet. Where I live, it's only 600 feet above sea level, so this was a hard lesson in the effects of hiking at high altitudes. I was truly tested on this hike, but the weather, the views, and the people I came across along the way made it a worthwhile endeavor. I came down via the Williams Lake trail, which is an extremely steep trail. Whats worse, the last couple hundred feet going up is full of loose rock and gravel. You are definitely better off going to the peak via the Wheeler Peak Trail, starting at Bull Of The Woods trailhead.

Challenging hike due to the altitude, but the views made it worthwhile. Extremely rocky above the tree-line and the wind gusts of the last 500 foot of the climb to summit were pretty intense (knocked over twice).