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Wheeler Peak

Hike to Wheeler Peak 13,167’, New Mexico’s highest summit. A Class 1-2 hike that starts at Williams Lake Trail before meeting the Wheeler Peak Trail. Steady gain with progressing through forest/meadow through areas of talus past a false summit until gaining the true summit. 8 miles, 2950' gain, difficult hike

Hike to Wheeler Peak 13,167’, New Mexico’s highest summit in the Wheeler Wilderness Area and the Questa Ranger District of the Carson National Forest. A Class 1-2 hike that starts at Williams Lake Trail gently progressing for two miles through forest and a large meadow expanse until the junction with Wheeler Peak Trail that eventually leads to above tree line on a dirt trail and through areas of talus before cresting a false summit and then reaching the true summit marked by an impressive metal plaque. Option of hiking to Williams Lake before returning to the trailhead. 8 miles, 2950' gain, difficult hike

  • Length: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,950 ft
  • 13,167 ft
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  • Wheeler Peak via Bull-of-the-Woods Trail
  • Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake Trail
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