Place guide

Valles Caldera Cross Country Ski Area

A stunning cross-country ski experience gliding across the open meadows of an ancient volcanic caldera.

📍GPS: 35.871, -106.532

Scenic view of Valles Caldera Cross Country Ski Area

Terrain Overview

Facilities & Services

Getting There

Quick Facts

  • Base Elevation: 8,555 ft
  • Summit Elevation: 10,440 ft
  • Vertical Drop: 1,885 ft
  • Skiable Acres: 300 acres
  • Trails: 110
  • Lifts: 5
  • Closest Town: Los Alamos
  • Season: Typically December through March, depending on snowfall and conditions

Nearby places

Valles Caldera National Preserve

About 4 miles away

A spectacular 13-mile volcanic caldera now a national preserve with vast elk meadows and fly-fishing streams.

Spence Hot Springs

About 6 miles away

A popular warm springs pool near Jemez Springs, accessible by a short hike in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Los Alamos

About 13 miles away

A city built in secrecy and the birthplace of the world's first atomic bomb.