Local favourite viewpoint · Taos, New Mexico

Old Pass

Old Pass is a viewpoint in Taos, New Mexico.

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Old Pass: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Old Pass

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Old Pass — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.68398, -105.37335. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Old Pass?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Old Pass?

    Nearby: Bobcat Pass (viewpoint, 4 km), Gold Hill (viewpoint, 11 km), Baldy Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Columbine-Hondo Wilderness (sanctuary, 16 km), Mount Walter (viewpoint, 18 km), Wheeler Peak (viewpoint, 18 km).