Summit Trail Climber Tire

Posted onDecember 08, 2011 - 2:59 am by Admin | 0 Comments

The seven-mile long trail to Mount Wheeler begins at the northern edge of the Taos Ski Area some ten miles northeast of Taos, New Mexico. There is no other way to get here in the summer other than by private car where there is ample parking during the summer months for a hundred cars or more. The starting point of the Mount Wheeler Trail is 9,207 feet above sea level. Hikers should sign the trail register just above the parking area. The best times to climb Mount Wheeler are early June through early September.

Be Aware of Early June Snow Storms

Be aware that late spring snow storms can hit this high area of northern New Mexico into early June. The worst times to climb this peak would be from mid-September through early June. There are no man-made hazards on this seven-mile trail to the summit but the hiker should be wary of summer afternoon thunderstorms so it is best to get an early start. The climber should acclimate to higher elevations before starting this climb as there are at least two miles of this trail at or above 13,000 feet. Once the hiker is on the way above 9,200 feet, she will be treated to a wide variety of subalpine flowers along the trail including tall stalks of pink fireweed and fuzzy small blossoms of pearly everlasting.


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