Wheeler Peak

13167 ft (4013 m) Sangre de Cristo Mountains

About Wheeler Peak

Wheeler Peak is New Mexico's highest point at 13,167 feet, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains near Taos. The peak can be climbed as a challenging day hike from the Taos Ski Valley, offering spectacular views of northern New Mexico's high country. The trail passes through diverse ecosystems from montane forest to alpine tundra.

History

Named after Major George Wheeler, who led geographical surveys in the American West, Wheeler Peak was surveyed in the 1870s. The mountain is located within the Carson National Forest and has become a popular destination for hikers seeking to reach New Mexico's highest point.

Weather Forecast

Current Conditions

34°F

clear sky

Feels like 34°F

Good Hiking Conditions

Weather conditions appear favorable for hiking.

Average 52°F

High 65°F

Low 34°F

Wind Up to 23 mph

Humidity 53%

Sunrise 11:45 AM

Sunset 2:23 AM

12 PM

34°F

Feels: 34°F 3 mph (Gusts: 5) 92% 6.2 miles

3 PM

45°F

Feels: 41°F 9 mph (Gusts: 24) 69% 6.2 miles

6 PM

65°F

Feels: 63°F 15 mph (Gusts: 30) 32% 6.2 miles

9 PM

65°F

Feels: 62°F 23 mph (Gusts: 35) 19% 6.2 miles

Average 54°F

High 65°F

Low 41°F

Wind Up to 22 mph

Humidity 31%

Sunrise 11:45 AM

Sunset 2:23 AM

12 AM

62°F

Feels: 59°F 22 mph (Gusts: 35) 18% 6.2 miles

3 AM

55°F

Feels: 51°F 15 mph (Gusts: 32) 26% 6.2 miles

6 AM

49°F

Feels: 44°F 12 mph (Gusts: 30) 36% 6.2 miles

9 AM

43°F

Feels: 38°F 9 mph (Gusts: 23) 45% 6.2 miles

12 PM

41°F

Feels: 35°F 11 mph (Gusts: 26) 52% 6.2 miles

3 PM

53°F

Feels: 50°F 15 mph (Gusts: 38) 32% 6.2 miles

6 PM

62°F

Feels: 59°F 22 mph (Gusts: 36) 21% 6.2 miles

9 PM

65°F

Feels: 62°F 21 mph (Gusts: 36) 20% 6.2 miles

Average 49°F

High 61°F

Low 35°F

Wind Up to 19 mph

Humidity 30%

Sunrise 11:45 AM

Sunset 2:23 AM

12 AM

61°F

Feels: 58°F 19 mph (Gusts: 31) 20% 6.2 miles

3 AM

50°F

Feels: 47°F 11 mph (Gusts: 27) 35% 6.2 miles

6 AM

46°F

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9 AM

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Feels: 34°F 6 mph (Gusts: 11) 52% 6.2 miles

12 PM

35°F

Feels: 29°F 6 mph (Gusts: 12) 42% 6.2 miles

3 PM

47°F

Feels: 41°F 15 mph (Gusts: 33) 26% 6.2 miles

6 PM

56°F

Feels: 52°F 17 mph (Gusts: 32) 17% 6.2 miles

9 PM

60°F

Feels: 56°F 17 mph (Gusts: 29) 13% 6.2 miles

Average 49°F

High 62°F

Low 38°F

Wind Up to 22 mph

Humidity 27%

Sunrise 11:45 AM

Sunset 2:23 AM

12 AM

59°F

Feels: 55°F 16 mph (Gusts: 26) 15% 6.2 miles

3 AM

43°F

Feels: 41°F 4 mph (Gusts: 5) 33% 6.2 miles

6 AM

41°F

Feels: 41°F 3 mph (Gusts: 4) 33% 6.2 miles

9 AM

40°F

Feels: 40°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 30% 6.2 miles

12 PM

38°F

Feels: 38°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 33% 6.2 miles

3 PM

53°F

Feels: 49°F 11 mph (Gusts: 29) 28% 6.2 miles

6 PM

59°F

Feels: 56°F 19 mph (Gusts: 27) 24% 6.2 miles

9 PM

62°F

Feels: 59°F 22 mph (Gusts: 30) 18% 6.2 miles

Average 48°F

High 62°F

Low 35°F

Wind Up to 18 mph

Humidity 18%

Sunrise 11:45 AM

Sunset 2:23 AM

12 AM

60°F

Feels: 56°F 18 mph (Gusts: 27) 16% 6.2 miles

3 AM

45°F

Feels: 44°F 4 mph (Gusts: 4) 22% 6.2 miles

6 AM

39°F

Feels: 39°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 22% 6.2 miles

9 AM

36°F

Feels: 36°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 24% 6.2 miles

12 PM

35°F

Feels: 35°F 1 mph (Gusts: 3) 22% 6.2 miles

3 PM

51°F

Feels: 47°F 10 mph (Gusts: 26) 16% 6.2 miles

6 PM

58°F

Feels: 54°F 14 mph (Gusts: 22) 14% 6.2 miles

9 PM

62°F

Feels: 58°F 16 mph (Gusts: 22) 10% 6.2 miles

Average 46°F

High 59°F

Low 40°F

Wind Up to 15 mph

Humidity 18%

Sunrise 11:45 AM

Sunset 2:23 AM

12 AM

59°F

Feels: 55°F 15 mph (Gusts: 18) 11% 6.2 miles

3 AM

43°F

Feels: 40°F 5 mph (Gusts: 5) 22% 6.2 miles

6 AM

40°F

Feels: 40°F 2 mph (Gusts: 3) 19% 6.2 miles

9 AM

40°F

Feels: 40°F 2 mph (Gusts: 4) 19% 6.2 miles

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