Wheeler Peak via Williams Lake

This trip is part of the 70th Anniversary celebration. The group will meet at the Sullivan Parking Lot at 7:30am and will carpool to Taos Ski area. From the trailhead, we will hike to Williams lake and continue to Wheeler Peak, 13,167 ft, the highest peak in New Mexico. It is a strenuous 8.5 miles, there and back hike, with ~3000 ft elevation gain. It takes on average 6 hours to complete. We will return to Los Alamos around 6-7pm. Bring plenty of water, snacks and lunch, and dress according to weather conditions. A wind breaker and rain jacket are highly recommended on this hike, in case of unexpected high winds or rain.