Elevations around Taos range from 5,000 feet to nearly 14,000 feet, offering a variety of outdoor activities. During the warmer months, the Rio Grande and Chama Rivers are ideal for kayaking and rafting, and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains are the perfect destination for backpacking, horseback riding, hiking and jeep tours. If you're a mountain biker, you'll love the challenging 27-mile South Boundary Trail or the scenic West Rim Trail that follows the Rio Grande gorge for nine miles.
If golf among snow-capped peaks is your desire, the Taos Country Club and Angel Fire Resort have 18-hole championship courses, while El Valle Escondido and Three Eagles Golf Course offer 9-hole challenges.
In the winter, cross-country ski through backcountry wilderness or glide over groomed trails at the Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski Area. Taos Ski Valley offers legendary skiing and the Red River Ski Area, Angel Fire Resort, and Sipapu are just a short drive away. The Carson National Forest has world class downhill ski slopes, serious backcountry ski terrain, and family-oriented cross-country ski areas and snowshoeing trails. Snowboarders have their choice of slopes at Angel Fire, Rio Costilla, Red River and Wolf Creek ski areas. After all of this activity, reward yourself with a soak in the natural hot springs at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs. |
