Driving to Taos Ski Valley:
The first goal is to arrive at the “Old Blinking Light”, which is officially the intersection of New Mexico State Highways 64, 522, and 150. This intersection is located on the north end of Taos, New Mexico and can be approached from any direction. From here travel North and NE on Highway 150, also known as the “Ski Valley Road”, for 15 miles.

Where to park:
When you arrive in Taos Ski Valley, if you have not arranged for lodging, we suggest parking at the Bull Of The Woods Trailhead which is the furthermost end of the upper parking lot. You'll see picnic tables and some camping spots and there are bathroom facilities just up the hill. Absolutely NO parking at the Northside property gate or anywhere along the roadways. If you do, you'll most likely get a ticket.

Riding to the Northside property gate:
From the Trailhead, ride either up Twining Road (which comes out near the trailhead) or take Thunderbird Road past the Alpine Village Suites and make a left at the stop sign, then ride up Ernie Blake Road to Twining Road. Proceed up Twining Rd. to Phoenix Switchback. Hang a left and climb up and straight through the next intersection. The road will turn into Bull Of The Woods Road. Stay on that till you get to the property gate. From the upper level paved parking lot, you will ride approximately one mile to the gate.

There will be Northside signs posted at the intersections leading up to the property gate.

Our Northside Trail Maps have directions from the parking lot. Click the link below for a detailed map of the village roads.

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