How to get by car to Taos Ski Valley in northern New Mexico?

Taos Ski Valley is a village and ski resort at an elevation of 2,878 meters (9,442 feet) above sea level, located in Taos County, in the US state of New Mexico.

Taos Ski Valley

Where is Taos Ski Valley?

The village is located in the northern part of New Mexico, at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains. It’s said to be the highest municipality in the United States.

Is the road to Taos Ski Valley paved?

The road to the alpine ski resort is completely paved. It’s called NM-150 N. It is a very easy drive as the road meanders through the valley with no steep pitches. The road is very well ploughed, so it almost never closes and is easily negotiable in a 2WD car.

How long is the road to Taos Ski Valley?

Surrounded by green forests and high mountains, starting at El Prado, the ascent is 23.33 km (14.5 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 690 meters (2,264 feet). The average gradient is 2.95%.

 

 

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