If you love hiking then a trip to the Williams Lake Trail is a must-do activity in the Taos Ski Valley area. At almost two miles long and over 11,000 feet where the trail ends near the lake, the terrain is steep in parts but relatively short, making this route is extremely popular with hikers. The hike to the summit offers spectacular views of the lake, and there is a waterfall that also operates as a rest area.

Also in the area is a quaint inn selling beer and German food, a picnic area, and many examples of the local flora like the Columbine blossom. Map

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