Explore Taos County
Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski Center
In Sangre de Cristos. 18.6 miles (30 km) of ski, 9.4 miles (15 km) of shnowshoe trails. Warming hut, restrooms, Rentals at Miller's Crossing in Red River. Center 3 1/2
Red River, NM SkiingEnchanted Circle
86-mile U.S. Forest Scenic Byway. Connects Taos, Questa, Red River, Elizabethtown, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, or vice versa via NM-522 / NM-38 / US-64. Beautiful views of New Mexico's highest mountaintops, including Wheeler Peak at 13,161
Angel Fire, NM Scenic DrivesSipapu Ski and Summer Resort
First northern New Mexico ski area. Caters to families, reasonably priced. Rental shop, family-oriented ski school, 45 lodging units (most with kitchens, fireplaces) skiable to and from lifts. 33 trails, 4 chairlifts, uphill capacity of 2,900
Penasco, NM SkiingFred Baca Park
Tennis Courts, basketball, soccer field, playground, wetlands nature trail, walk/
Taos, NM ParksVietnam Veterans National Memorial
Honors vets of Vietnam and other wars; constructed by family of Victor Westphall, whose son was killed in Vietnam. Chapel open 24 hours, visitors/
Angel Fire, NM MemorialsWheeler Peak Wilderness Area
In Carson National Forest. Old miners' cabins, ruins of copper-mining company, 13,161
Taos Ski Valley, NM Wilderness AreasRed River Ski Area
In Red River, 90 percent of lodging, amenities within walking distance of lifts. General, private, children's lessons. Uphill capacity 7,920 skiers per hour, 58 runs, 6 chairlifts: 2 triple, 4 double, 1
Red River, NM Skiing