Mount Taylor Loop
A sacred Diné volcano rising to 11,300 ft above Grants — mixed conifer trails and long southwest views.
Where on earth
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- Region
- New Mexico, USA
- Country
- United States
- Biome
- Volcanic mountain forest (2,100–3,450 m)
- Best season
- May – October
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Wildlife Viewing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Volcanic mountain forest (2,100–3,450 m)
- Best season: May – October
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A sacred Diné volcano rising to 11,300 ft above Grants — mixed conifer trails and long southwest views.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: May – October
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Volcanic mountain forest (2,100–3,450 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Mount Taylor Loop trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Taylor Loop
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
