You must have a valid Access Permit to mountain bike or hike on the Northside. It's easy to obtain a permit in the Village of Taos Ski Valley (locations listed below), or at the trailhead, or click the link below to download an application.

Click here to open and print the Daily/Weekly Access Permit application (PDF)
Click here to open and print the Seasonal/Yearly Access Permit application (PDF)
Click here to open and print the Access Permit Holder Rules, Acknowledgments & Agreements (PDF)

Purchasing instructions are on the applications.

To download and mail Seasonal/Yearly permits , print two copies of the Permit application and one of the Rules. Read the Rules and sign and initial all the places provided on the Permit application. Keep one copy of the Permit application and the Rules, and mail the other copy with your payment. A permit card and map will be mailed to you. Until you receive your permit card, carry your copy with you at all times you are within the Northside property boundary, as depicted on the trail map. Trail maps are also provided at the trailhead.

For Daily/Weekly permits, we suggest purchasing them in person from one of the businesses listed below or at the trailhead kiosk on the property.

Permits are available for purchase in Taos Ski Valley at:
Village of Taos Ski Valley Chamber Visitors Center
Alpine Village Suites
Columbine Inn and Conference Center
Mine Slide Deli & Provisions

Permits are available for purchase in Taos at:
Gearing Up Bicycle Shop
Taos Cyclery
Native Sons Adventure

You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the Permit application forms.