Activity Taos Ski Valley
Williams Lake Trail
An activity in Taos Ski Valley, free to visit and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Jun–Sep.
Why go
Alpine hike from Taos Ski Valley to a lake below Wheeler Peak.
It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Taos, alongside 6 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Taos Pueblo, 11 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Activity · Adventure
- Neighborhood
- Taos Ski Valley
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Taos, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Taos Pueblo
Multi-story adobe village lived in for over 1,000 years; a UNESCO site.
Sight · 11 mi straight-line - 2Millicent Rogers Museum
Native American and Hispanic art collection in a hacienda-style house.
Sight · 12 mi straight-line - 3Orlando's New Mexican Cafe
Popular local New Mexican spot north of town with a fire-pit patio.
Food · 12 mi straight-line - 4Michael's Kitchen
Diner and bakery known for big New Mexican breakfasts.
Food · 13 mi straight-line - 5Adobe Bar at the Taos Inn
'Living room of Taos' with margaritas and live music most nights.
Drinks · 14 mi straight-line - 6Harwood Museum of Art
Art of the Taos Society and Agnes Martin's octagonal gallery.
Sight · 14 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Williams Lake Trail is a stop on our Northern New Mexico High Desert route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Taos
Williams Lake Trail is our only activity pick in Taos; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Taos guide.
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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
Steel bridge 650 feet above the Rio Grande, among the highest in the US.
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Earthship Biotecture Visitor Center
Self-guided tour of off-grid homes built from tires, bottles and earth.
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San Francisco de Asís Mission Church
Adobe church with massive buttresses painted by O'Keeffe and photographed by Ansel Adams.
When to go
Average daily highs in Taos run from 40°F in December to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Williams Lake Trail itself, we suggest: Jun–Sep.
Modelled monthly averages for Taos from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Taos weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Williams Lake Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Williams Lake Trail, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.57284, -105.43688
- Destination
- Taos, New Mexico
Williams Lake Trail: quick answers
How much time do you need at Williams Lake Trail?
Plan on about 3 hours at Williams Lake Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Williams Lake Trail?
Our pick: Jun–Sep. Insider tip: High altitude; start early to beat afternoon storms.
Is Williams Lake Trail free?
Yes, we list Williams Lake Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Williams Lake Trail?
Williams Lake Trail is at Williams Lake Trail, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Williams Lake Trail?
Williams Lake Trail appears on Northern New Mexico High Desert, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Williams Lake Trail to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Taos.
Plan Taos
- Taos travel guide 10 places
- Best time to visit Taos weather by month
- Abiquiú to Taos 44 mi straight-line
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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.