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El Nogal Trailhead

Right aside the Rio Fernando de Taos, the El Nogal Trailhead is a popular destination for three trails just outside Taos, N.M.

General Information

Most popular during spring, summer and fall. The trailhead may be closed during the winter if ice develops in the parking lot.

6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

A building with a turret.

Address: 15160 State Road 75, Peñasco, NM 87553
Phone: (575) 587-2255
Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.37601

Longitude: -105.54601

Directions

Located just east of Taos, N.M., near the mouth of Taos Canyon.

  • From Taos, go east on Highway 64
  • The trailhead parking lot is on the right-hand side a half-mile east of Paseo del Canon E./N.M. State Road 585.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 13, 2025