Trail Crew Progress on Windstorm Damaged Trails
A severe windstorm called a squall impacted the Taos, N.M., area in December 2021. The Questa Ranger District to the north of town was especially hit hard.
- Trail crews, volunteers and partners have been hard at work since snow began melting spring 2022. Work will continue in 2026 with plans to complete clearing all remaining trails.
- The list on this page is not exhaustive, but represents the most popular front country trails, as well as backcountry ones with visitor condition reports.
- Some downed trees fallen after clearing efforts may be encountered, but will not be denoted on this page.
- No matter where you are in the forest, always be prepared for the possibility of hazard trees.
Volunteers and partner groups have been critical in increasing the capacity of Forest staff in clearing these trails. If you're interested in working with our trails program, contact Trails Lead Benjamin Harper at benjamin.harper@usda.gov.
Trail Statuses and Conditions
Highway 150 (Taos Ski Valley)
Listed in order as you drive up the canyon.
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Yerba Canyon Trail 61 | Cleared |
| Manzanita Canyon Trail 58 | Cleared |
| Italianos Canyon Trail 59 | Cleared |
| Gavilan Trail 60 | Cleared |
| Wheeler Peak Trail 90 | Cleared |
| Long Canyon Trail 63 | Cleared |
| Gold Hill Trail | Cleared |
| Williams Lake Trail 62 | Cleared |
| Wheeler Peak Summit Trail 67 | Cleared |
Red River
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbine Canyon Trail 71 | Cleared |
| Deer Creek Trail 69 | Not Cleared |
| Placer Fork Trail 72 | Not Cleared |
| Willow Fork Trail 104 | Cleared |
| Cow Lake Trail 96 | Not Cleared |
| Goose Creek Trail 65 | Cleared |
Cabresto Lake / Midnight Meadows
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Lake Fork Trail | Cleared |
| Midnight Trail | Not Cleared |
Lost Lake Loop
The Lost Lake Loop is fully cleared as of summer 2023!
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| East Fork Trail 56 | Cleared |
| Middle Fork West Fork Road Trail 487 | Cleared |
| Lost Lake Trail 91 | Cleared |
| Sawmill Park Trail 55 | Not Cleared |
Highway 518
| Trail | Status |
|---|---|
| Comales Canyon Trail 22 | Not Cleared |