Talpa Reservoir, Taos County, New Mexico

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Sarah Adkison:
Hi. My name is Sarah Adkison. I am trying to decide whether I should bring my recreational kayak to Taos, when i move there in a few weeks. Is this reservoir a beautiful place to boat? Thanks, Sarah sarahvoyager@yahoo.com



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    Talpa Reservoir is a very beautiful lake in beautiful surroundings. This lake is so wonderful. Very beautiful scenery and brilliant skiing is what you get at Taos, and after a long day outdoors Taos Super 8 Motel is a wonderful location to spend a night or two. This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Taos Valley RV Park, and why not stop by nearby Rio Chiquito while you're here at Talpa Reservoir. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Talpa Reservoir;  
   North End Trail is a brilliant local trail.
Soar down the rapids of Rio Grande in a kayak; Taos - Days Inn is a fine place to get some rest. Paddling on Rio Pueblo de Taos is so much fun, and skiing at Sipapu Ski is one of those things you just have to do. Ponce de Leon Springs is an inspiring site to have a look at while you're here, and why not camp at Taos RV Park while you're here at Talpa Reservoir.
And if you're still looking for more outdoors entertaining
 
               things just keep reading. You're sure to bump into some cheerful people from Taos here, and you can go for a hike on the Devisadero Peak Loop Trail. The peak of Cuchilla Del Ojo can be distinguished from Talpa Reservoir, and glorious hiking is available along the Comales Sheep Driveway. High temperatures at Talpa Reservoir throughout the days of summer are in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Talpa Reservoir temperatures plunge to the 0's.
At Talpa Reservoir you don’t see much rain; the month with most of the rain is August; the driest month of the year is January.

 
Taos - Days Inn, Taos
2 miles away
The Days Inn Taos, New Mexico is located in Northern New Mexico in the Foothills of the Sange de Cristo Mountains. We offer a free continental breakfast, free hi-speed wireless internet and free local...

Taos Super 8 Motel, Taos
2 miles away
Comparably low rates. 1/2 hour to Casinos, 1/2 hour to many different ski slopes, close to Plaza and shopping. Southwest style furniture. We offer clean comfortable rooms, helpful friendly employees...

Current weather conditions at Talpa Reservoir, Taos County, New Mexico
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Local climate location: TRES PIEDRAS 3 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.34583
Longitude: -105.5872

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These outdoors activities are available near Talpa Reservoir.
 Hotels Near Talpa Reservoir:
Taos - Days Inn, Taos, 2 miles away
Taos Super 8 Motel, Taos, 2 miles away
Quality Inn Taos, Taos, 2 miles away
Sun God Lodge, Taos, 2 miles away
Paragon Inn of Taos, Taos, 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Talpa Reservoir:
Taos Valley RV Park, Taos, 1 miles away
Taos RV Park, Ranchos De Taos, 2 miles away
Duran - Carson National Forest, Taos, 3 miles away
El Nogal Campground, Taos County, 3 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Talpa Reservoir:
Taos, New Mexico, 3 miles away
      2612 vertical feet
Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 11 miles away
      1055 vertical feet
Red River, New Mexico, 23 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Talpa Reservoir:
Rio Pueblo de Taos, -blank- CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (to Taos Junction Bridge)
Rio Grande, Taos CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class III-IV - 14 miles long (John Dunn Bridge to Taos Junction Bridge)
Rio Grande, Taos/Rio Arriba CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class II-III - 8 miles long (Red River confluence to John Dunn Bridge)
 National Parks Near Talpa Reservoir:
Santa Fe National Historic Trail, Santa Fe - NM, 41 miles away
Fort Union National Monument, Watrous - NM, 44 miles away
Bandelier National Monument, Los Alamos - NM, 54 miles away
 Trails Near Talpa Reservoir:
Devisadero Peak Loop Trail, Taos County, 4 miles away
Comales Sheep Driveway, Taos County, 9 miles away
North End Trail, Taos County, 9 miles away

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