Taos

Whether you plan to cycle around town, jog along country lanes, or play a few rounds of golf, keep in mind that the altitude in Taos is higher than 7,000 feet. It's best to keep physical exertion to a minimum until your body becomes acclimated to the altitude—a full day to a few days, depending on your constitution.

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  • Ballooning

    Hot-air ballooning has become nearly as popular in Taos as in Albuquerque, with a handful of outfitters offering rides, most starting at about...

  • Bicycling

    Taos-area roads are steep and hilly, and none have marked bicycle lanes, so be careful while cycling. The West Rim Trail offers a fairly flat...

  • Fishing

    Carson National Forest has some of the best trout fishing in New Mexico. Its streams and lakes are home to rainbow, brown, and native Rio Grande...

  • Golf

    Taos Country Club. Views from the course at the Taos Country Club are some of the most dazzling in northern New Mexico. The layout is stunning...

  • Hiking

    Wheeler Peak. Part of a designated wilderness area of Carson National Forest, this iconic mountain summit—New Mexico's highest, at 13,161...

  • Llama Trekking

    Wild Earth Llama Adventures. Specializing in one of the more offbeat outdoor recreational activities in the area, this company offers a variety...

  • River Rafting

    The Taos Box, at the bottom of the steep-walled canyon far below the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, is the granddaddy of thrilling white water in...

  • Skiing

    Taos Ski Valley. With 113 runs—just more half of them for experts—and an average of more than 320 inches of annual snowfall, Taos Ski Valley...