Recreation area

Us Hill Snow Play Area

Carson National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

Getting there

From Taos: Take Hwy 518 south of to Penasco.  16 miles from the center of Taos to US Hill.  The snowhill is located on the (right)  east side of the highway near the vault toilet just past Forest service road 442.  Directions from Taos

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.