The Top 6 Natural Monuments in Taos County
Taos County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 6
beautiful natural monuments in Taos County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Taos County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 25, 2025
Williams Lake
Highlight • Lake
Williams Lake is a small alpine lake located beneath Wheeler Peak, and a good place to rest or eat a snack. It is named after a gold miner who staked claims in the area in the late 1800s.
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Wheeler Peak Summit
Highlight • Summit
Wheeler Peak, at 13,167 feet, is the highest point in New Mexico. From the summit you can see Taos Ski Resort and many of the surrounding mountains.
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The Slide Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The Slide Trail is a popular trail in the Taos Overlook area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. This trail traverses on a plateau high above the Rio …
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West Rim Trail (southern section)
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The southern portion of the West Rim Trail leaves from either the West Rim Trailhead (South) or the Petaca Point Trailhead in the Orilla Verde Recreation Area in the Rio …
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Lobo Peak
Highlight • Summit
12,115-foot Lobo Peak offers views of Gold Hill, Wheeler Peak, and Kachina Peak, as well as much of the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, Pecos Wilderness, and Rio Grande Gorge. Snow can persist …
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View of the Rio Grande Gorge
Highlight • Gorge
Experience the mesmerizing Rio Grande Gorge Bridge overlook, treating your senses to unparalleled views of the majestic gorge. Soaring 650 feet above the river, this bridge stands as the second-highest …
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