Italianos Canyon Trail #59

SUMMARY: 8.7k feet to 11.4k feet, 3.6 miles

DESCRIPTION: Several parallel trails go from Hwy 150 (to Taos Ski Valley) to Lobo Peak Trail #57. This trail follows Italianos Canyon up the mountainside, with a small stream, and after a steep climb emerges into meadow.

GETTING THERE: On Hwy 150 into Taos Ski Valley, go to Italianos Campground.

CONDITIONS: In 2019 the lower trail was mostly cleared of downfalls, but remains steep.

NMVFO has done recent work on this trail:

Taos Ski Valley Trails (Questa RD)

Remove brush and deadfall, re-bench trail, build rolling dips and repair steps on trails in the Carson NF along the Taos Ski Valley Road

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June 28, 2019