Taos is a popular skiing and outdoor recreation town located in the Sangre de Cristo mountains of northern New Mexico. It’s named for the Taos Pueblo (an ancient trading post) and its Native American occupants. Today, arts and recreation tourism is the primary driver of the economy. It’s no surprise that there is great running in Taos, although the scene is weighted heavily towards trail running.
There is some running in Taos center (including Taos Plaza and a run to Taos Pueblo), but most of our routes fall elsewhere. The Rio Grande del Norte National Monument is chock-full of great running trails, but the Taos Ski Valley and Northside Park are also good options. If you’re staying closer to Angel Fire, the Angel Fire Greenbelt trails are also a good bet.
Most visitors will want to bring or rent a car to enjoy Taos’ many recreation areas. If that’s not an option, the NCRTD bus system may be able to get you where you’re going. Keep in mind that most Taos roads don’t have great shoulders, so use caution when running or cycling.
