Columbine-Twining

Designated as a National Recreation Trail in 1978. The trail follows the Columbine Canyon Trail #71 for the first 1.4 miles. Just past the Deer Creek crossing turn left up the Deer Creek Trail #69. Follow the trail switchbacks through aspen stands to the ridge above tree line with views to the west of Lobo Peak and Flag Mountain. Trail #69 turns north, reentering bristlecone pine forest. Here you will join the Gold Hill Trail #64 which follows the open ridge above tree line over the summit of Gold Hill (12,711 ft) and above Goose Lake. The trail follows the ridge down to Bull of the Woods Pasture where it meets Trail #90 which ends at the Twining Campground in Taos Ski Valley.

Additional Information

Activities

Camping

Horseback Riding

Sightseeing

Hunting

Wildlife Watching

National Recreation Trail Details

Length: 14 Miles
Loop Trail: No
Primary Trail Type: -
Additional Trail Types: -
Agency: USDA Forest Service
Entry Fee: -
Fee Notes: -
Parking Fee: -
Permit Fee: -

Trail Use Notes:
None

Seasonal Use Notes:
None

Location: In Carson National Forest, joins Columbine and Twining campgrounds.
County: Taos
State: NM
Townships: -

Driving Directions:
From Questa, take SR 38 east approx. 5 miles to Columbine camp ground; trailhead located at the upper end of the camp ground. Take trail #71 towards Deer Creek. At Twining/Taos Ski Valley take take trail #63 towards Long Canyon and Gold Hill.

Average Grade: -
Maximum Grade: -
Elevation High: 12 Feet
Elevation Low: 7 Feet
Elevation Gain: -

Average Width: 24 Inches
Minimum Width: -
Primary Surface: Soil, Compacted
Additional Surfaces: -

Year Designated: 1978

Documents

461_stelprdb5339215.pdf - USFS Trail Map

Websites

USFS Trail Details