Wheeler Peak
Wheeler Peak is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its setting is 3 mi southeast of Taos Ski Valley. Our list goes on with Taos Ski Valley, 2.4 mi away.
A mountain, 3 mi southeast of Taos Ski Valley
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°. When to go ↓
Taos Ski Valley is the nearest base
Taos Ski Valley is 3 miles northwest, with 10 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jul and Aug
July and August are the mild months, with highs of 64–66°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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This is the year’s weather near Wheeler Peak.
Wheeler Peak
Wheeler Peak is the highest natural point in the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is located northeast of Taos and south of Red River in the northern part of the state, and just 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of the ski slopes of Taos Ski Valley. It lies in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the southernmost subrange of the Rocky Mountains. The peak's elevation is 13,167 feet (4,013 m).
Formerly named Taos Peak, after the nearby town of Taos, New Mexico, it was renamed Wheeler Peak in 1950. A plaque at the summit states that the mountain was:
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 13,159 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 42K a year
Places to stay near Wheeler Peak
Places to stay start in Red River (36) and Taos (39).
Red River
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
538 people · 51% vacation homes
11 mi north of Wheeler Peak
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Wheeler Peak | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red River 51% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 36 11 hotels · 1 motel · 20 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 538 | $428K | — |
| Taos | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 39 20 hotels · 15 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 6,526 | $446K | D− |
| Taos Ski Valley 83% vacation homes | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 10 7 hotels · 3 lodges & cabins | 81 | $369K | — |
| Eagle Nest 47% vacation homes | 9 mi east | 15 min | 13 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 5 RV parks | 321 | $301K | — |
| Angel Fire 71% vacation homes | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 22 11 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 1,170 | $547K | — |
| Arroyo Seco | 10 mi west | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins | 2,112 | $604K | — |
| Ranchos de Taos | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 8 1 hotel · 1 motel · 4 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 2,536 | $350K | — |
| Taos Pueblo | 10 mi southwest | 15 min | 2 2 hotels | 1,129 | $372K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Wheeler Peak
Every place here is under 69 miles away.
69 mi Scenic railwayCumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad210 mi Ski areaRed River Ski Area85 runs · 1,629 ft vertical315 mi Ski areaAngel Fire Resort101 runs · 2,205 ft vertical
67 mi MuseumGeorgia O'Keeffe Museum
36 mi National forestCarson National Forest
50 mi National MonumentFort Union National Monument8K visitors a year
57 mi Ski areaSki Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q3855588 runs · 1,753 ft verticalPhoto credits
Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad: Drew Jacksich from San Jose, California, CC BY 2.0 · Georgia O'Keeffe Museum: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 · Carson National Forest: David Herrera from Albuquerque, NM, Bernalillo, CC BY 2.0 · Fort Union National Monument: en:User:Nationalparks (Talk), CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ski Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Q38555: Ybratcher, CC BY-SA 4.0
What people ask about Wheeler Peak
What town is Wheeler Peak near?
Taos Ski Valley, NM, about 3 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Wheeler Peak?
July and August, with highs of 64–66°.
What is the closest airport to Wheeler Peak?
Taos Regional (TSM), about 16 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 124 miles.
Where should I stay near Wheeler Peak?
Red River (11 mi, 36 places to stay), Taos (15 mi, 39 places to stay) and Taos Ski Valley (3 mi, 10 places to stay).
Notes from people in Taos Ski Valley
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.