Taos Hiking and Backpacking Travel Guide

Taos Hiking and Backpacking Travel Guide

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Hiking and Backpacking Destinations Near Taos

• Carson National Forest, NM
  (38 mi.)
• Santa Fe, NM
  (54 mi.)
• Sangre De Cristo Wilderness Area, CO
  (109 mi.)
• Chaco Culture National Historical Park, NM
  (135 mi.)
• Durango, CO
  (141 mi.)
• Crested Butte, CO
  (187 mi.)
• Aspen, CO
  (204 mi.)
• Canyon de Chelly National Monument, AZ
  (220 mi.)
• Vail, CO
  (228 mi.)
• Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX
  (239 mi.)

Travel Guides Near Taos

• El Prado, NM (2.9 mi.)
• Ranchos De Taos, NM (3.9 mi.)
• Arroyo Seco, NM (7.6 mi.)
• Valdez, NM (8.8 mi.)
• Arroyo Hondo, NM (10 mi.)
• Carson, NM (11 mi.)
• San Cristobal, NM (14 mi.)
• Taos Ski Valley, NM (14 mi.)
• Vadito, NM (16 mi.)
• Angel Fire, NM (16 mi.)

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• Arizona
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Texas

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Hotels

Alma del Monte

372 Hondo Seco Rd., Box 617
Taos, NM 87571

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

Expert Rated & Recommended

Hacienda del Sol

Box 177
Taos, NM 87571

Distance: 0.3 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

Expert Rated & Recommended

Salsa de Salto

Box 148 El Prado, NM 87529; 543 Hwy. 150 Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Seco, NM 87529 Map

Distance: 7.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated

Good For Hiking and Backpacking

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Attractions

Harwood Museum of Art of the University of New Mexico

238 Ledoux St
Taos, New Mexico

Distance: 0.2 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

With its high ceilings and broad wood floors, this museum is a lovely place to wander among New... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

D. H. Lawrence Ranch

NM 522
San Cristobal, New Mexico

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

A trip to this ranch north of Taos leads you into odd realms of devotion for the controversial... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

Taos Pueblo

Veterans Hwy
Taos Pueblo, New Mexico

Distance: 0.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

It's amazing that in our frenetic world more than 100 Taos Pueblo residents still live much... Read More

Expert Rated & Recommended

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Airports

Major Airports near Taos

	Distance (mi.)
Albuquerque International Airport	110.2 map
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport	173.1 map
Denver International Airport	242.3 map

Other Smaller Airports near Taos

	Distance (mi.)
Santa Fe Airport	60.5 map
Alamosa Municipal Airport	72.8 map
Durango La Plata Airport	131.1 map

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Flight Deals to Taos

Originating	From
Milwaukee (MKE) to Albuquerque (ABQ)	$211
San Francisco (SFO) to Albuquerque (ABQ)	$225
Philadelphia (PHL) to Albuquerque (ABQ)	$238
Baltimore (BWI) to Albuquerque (ABQ)	$243
Sacramento (SAC) to Albuquerque (ABQ)	$261

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Feature Articles

• Hot Properties
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  Inn on the Rio: Taos, New Mexico
• A Year of Adventure
  Sean Greene, our Away.com leader, and intrepid traveler, serves up his favorite places.

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Trip Ideas

• Colorado's Ski Towns without Snow
  

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

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  New Mexico Multisport
  The World Outdoors
  from $2398, 6 days
  New Mexico is a spectacularly beautiful land of contrasts, from its crimson-hued mesas and snowcapped peaks to its vibrant blend of cultures and fine...
  
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  New Mexico: Poblanos, Peaks, & Pueblos
  Austin Lehman Adventures
  from $2498, 6 days
  From Santa Fe to Taos and the Rio Grande, enjoy the best of the authentic Old Southwest on this 6-day New Mexico adventure. ...
  
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  New Mexico Hiker
  The World Outdoors
  from $2298, 6 days
  Our journey begins in the colorful desert and alpine wilderness set outside of lively Santa Fe. Our trails then transport us to a magical prehistoric...
  

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Taos Vacation Rentals

from: $100

Casita Moonglo & Sunglo

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer, Internet Access, Kitchenette, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Patio, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stove, TV, Wireless Internet Access

from: $100

Leghorn Casita

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 2

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Hair Dryer, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, TV, VCR, Woodburning Stove

from: $142

Barred Rock Adobe

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 4

Amenities: Air Conditioning, Balcony, DVD Player, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Laundry, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Phone, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stereo, TV, VCR, Woodburning Stove

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