| 11. | Just north of Taos is Wheeler Peak, at, the highest point in New Mexico.
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| 12. | From the parking area Wheeler peak is about 7 miles on Forest Trail 91.
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| 13. | New Mexico : Wheeler Peak, 13, 161 feet ( 3, 948 . 3 meters ).
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| 14. | It was named after the perennial stream, Wheeler Peak.
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| 15. | Bristlecone pines in the Wheeler Peak in particular.
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| 16. | "' Mount Jefferson "'is the highest mountain in both the Toquima Range and Wheeler Peak ).
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| 17. | Nearby, the Carson National Forest Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area has campgrounds as high as 12, 700 feet.
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| 18. | By contrast the prominence of Wheeler Peak, at, is the twelfth largest in the contiguous United States.
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| 19. | Flora of the Wheeler Peak Wilderness vary by altitude, and include sub-alpine fir and many species of wildflower.
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| 20. | By day, the inn offers splendid views of Taos Mountain, Wheeler Peak, the mesa and Taos'beautiful sangria sunsets.
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