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Wheeler Peak Summit Trail via Williams Lake Trail in Wheeler Peak Wilderness

The Wheeler Peak Summit Trail offers an invigorating and scenic journey through the rugged terrain of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Starting with lush forests and alpine meadows, hikers are gradually rewarded with expansive views of Williams Lake and the surrounding wilderness before tackling the challenging rocky ascent toward the summit. Along the way, you'll encounter unique wildlife, including marmots and possibly bighorn sheep, while the summit itself provides breathtaking, panoramic vistas of the Carson National Forest and northern New Mexico. #Hike #Mountain #Lake #Forest #Nature

  • Distance: 6.6 Km
  • Elevation gain: 883 m
  • Maximum elevation: 3,984 m
  • Elevation loss: 11 m
  • Minimum elevation: 3,105 m

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Name: Wheeler Peak Summit Trail via Williams Lake Trail in Wheeler Peak Wilderness GPS track, route, trail

Start: Williams Lake Trail #62, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County, New Mexico, United States (36.57876 -105.43984)

End: Wheeler Peak Trail #90, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County, New Mexico, United States (36.55714 -105.41630)

Coordinates: 36.55714 -105.43984 36.57876 -105.41518

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