Hiked Talor several times, but the best was when I ran the snowshoe leg of the "Quad". We'll I didn't really run up, but definitely down.
Anya Jingle - Jan 19, 2007 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2005
Via Gooseberry Springs Trail
We had difficulty in finding the trailhead. We missed the trail sign twice and drove back and forth. Later during the hike, we we followed by two hunters who thought we were mule deer. We eventually heard them in the forest also and thought that they were the deer. Eventually, we all met on the meadows and had a good laugh.
Pleasant hike and a nice warm up before Wheeler Peak the next day. The slideshow from our hike is here, enjoy: Mount Taylor hike
woodstrider - Oct 3, 2006 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
Snow white and the 9 older gents
I arrived at night and found that the road was a bit hinky about a mile from the trailhead for the Gooseberry Spring trail so I parked and in the morning I found another road (FR195, which is not marked at it's beginning but is two miles before the Goosebery Trail head) and took that. This led to a bushwhack, which would not surprise anyone who knows me as I often end up off-trail. This led to finding interesting stuff, like "bearing trees" and bears and a race track. Made it to the top to find 9 older gents finishing up lunch. Went down the Trail to see what I had missed and got a lift back to my car. Thanks Frank for the great gorp- it lasted for the rest of my trip.
Walk in Beauty.
I am adding this edit as I see that many people have difficulty finding the trail head.
The trail-head is well marked, there are like three signs, a small parking area big enough for at least 6-8 cars and when I was there someone had laid down white gravel for the first 10 feet of the trail, making it stand out.
I did not get to the trail-head on my visit as I was unsure if my car would make it- there were alot of pot holes and rocks in the road. The problem is that the scenery is a knock out- I think people are just not paying attention. I followed the directions off this page and found them to be spot on.
Route Climbed: Trail 77 (Gooesberry Springs Trail) Date Climbed: September 7, 2005
Like the previous poster, I too had difficulty finding the trailhead. After finally finding it, here's my advice:
The only sign is on the left hand side of the road (FR193) where the trailhead is (and it's a small sign that just says 77). However, the parking is directly across on the right side of the road (easily mistaken for a pullout or a camping spot). The trailhead is just after the "sharp turn"....If FR193 diverges with FR193 to the right and FR-Something-Else to the left then you've gone too far.
Other than that a pretty nice hike. Only saw 2 other people.
Route Climbed: Gooseberry Springs Trail Date Climbed: January 1994
Climbed on a beautiful winter day with Dave Napiwocki. We thought we might ski from the summit but, when we arrived at the trail head, we realized there wasn't enough snow. Ended up enjoying a farely snow-free hike for most of the trail, except for a few remaining drifts near the summit.
markhyams - Jun 18, 2007 8:58 pm Date Climbed: Jun 17, 2007
via Gooseberry Springs TrailFun hike on a beautiful day. Not too hot, even though the high in Abq was 94 that day. For a GPS track of the trail, click here.
miztflip - Mar 13, 2007 1:27 pm Date Climbed: Feb 16, 2007
QuadSummited at the mid-point of the 2007 Quad. What a great race. I also met fellow SPer Jason Halladay at the race.
weeds19 - Mar 9, 2007 10:24 pm Date Climbed: Feb 21, 2001
Quad FunI've been to the top of Taylor twice, both times while running, biking, skiing, and snowshoeing in the Quadrathlon. Great race!
lizrdboy - Feb 25, 2007 10:47 pm
QuadrathalonHiked Talor several times, but the best was when I ran the snowshoe leg of the "Quad". We'll I didn't really run up, but definitely down.
Anya Jingle - Jan 19, 2007 8:09 pm Date Climbed: Sep 5, 2005
Via Gooseberry Springs TrailWe had difficulty in finding the trailhead. We missed the trail sign twice and drove back and forth. Later during the hike, we we followed by two hunters who thought we were mule deer. We eventually heard them in the forest also and thought that they were the deer. Eventually, we all met on the meadows and had a good laugh.
Pleasant hike and a nice warm up before Wheeler Peak the next day. The slideshow from our hike is here, enjoy:
Mount Taylor hike
surgent - Oct 11, 2006 3:18 pm
Hiked 2000Fun short 3-hr hike.
woodstrider - Oct 3, 2006 4:09 pm Date Climbed: Aug 26, 2006
Snow white and the 9 older gentsI arrived at night and found that the road was a bit hinky about a mile from the trailhead for the Gooseberry Spring trail so I parked and in the morning I found another road (FR195, which is not marked at it's beginning but is two miles before the Goosebery Trail head) and took that. This led to a bushwhack, which would not surprise anyone who knows me as I often end up off-trail. This led to finding interesting stuff, like "bearing trees" and bears and a race track. Made it to the top to find 9 older gents finishing up lunch. Went down the Trail to see what I had missed and got a lift back to my car. Thanks Frank for the great gorp- it lasted for the rest of my trip.
Walk in Beauty.
I am adding this edit as I see that many people have difficulty finding the trail head.
The trail-head is well marked, there are like three signs, a small parking area big enough for at least 6-8 cars and when I was there someone had laid down white gravel for the first 10 feet of the trail, making it stand out.
I did not get to the trail-head on my visit as I was unsure if my car would make it- there were alot of pot holes and rocks in the road. The problem is that the scenery is a knock out- I think people are just not paying attention. I followed the directions off this page and found them to be spot on.
Midlife Mountaineer - Oct 3, 2006 3:54 am Date Climbed: Oct 2, 2006
Route Climbed: Gooseberry SpringsBeautiful day, nice hike, pretty easy trail.
Michael Crofford - Sep 13, 2005 1:02 pm
Route Climbed: Trail 77 (Gooesberry Springs Trail) Date Climbed: September 7, 2005Like the previous poster, I too had difficulty finding the trailhead. After finally finding it, here's my advice:
The only sign is on the left hand side of the road (FR193) where the trailhead is (and it's a small sign that just says 77). However, the parking is directly across on the right side of the road (easily mistaken for a pullout or a camping spot). The trailhead is just after the "sharp turn"....If FR193 diverges with FR193 to the right and FR-Something-Else to the left then you've gone too far.
Other than that a pretty nice hike. Only saw 2 other people.
Garon Coriz - Jul 30, 2005 9:56 pm
Route Climbed: Gooseberry Springs Trail Date Climbed: July 30, 2005Couldn't find the trailhead but made it to the top nonetheless by just walking up.
wbass - Aug 2, 2004 7:43 pm
Route Climbed: Gooseberry Springs Date Climbed: July 2004Clouds partially obscured the view, but an excellent hike nonetheless. Would be nice to do in the winter.
bc44caesar - Feb 16, 2004 12:40 pm
Route Climbed: Mount Taylor Trail Date Climbed: 10 Jan 2004Beautiful Jan day - brought snowshoes but only used them for about a mile
dsnell - Jan 26, 2003 10:55 am
Route Climbed: Gooseberry Springs Trail Date Climbed: January 1994Climbed on a beautiful winter day with Dave Napiwocki. We thought we might ski from the summit but, when we arrived at the trail head, we realized there wasn't enough snow. Ended up enjoying a farely snow-free hike for most of the trail, except for a few remaining drifts near the summit.