Questa (town)

Questa (town)

Questa, New Mexico 87556

Official Website
Questa History Trail website

Birds of Interest

Lewis's Woodpecker and Pinyon Jay.  Broad-tailed Hummingbird and Clark's Nutcracker have also been observed.

About this Location

Questa is a village in Taos County that is part of the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway, near the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Red River. Questa is surrounded by the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument to the west and the Carson National Forest to the east. It has trails into the Rio Grande Gorge, trout fishing, and mountain lakes with trails that access the Sangre de Cristo Mountains that overlook the area. Questa is also known for its historic Saint Anthony's Church, which was rebuilt by the community after the west wall collapsed in 2006.

Notable Trails

The Questa History Trail is a half-mile walking route that begins at the intersection of NM-522 and NM-38 and makes a loop through the historic church plaza and back to the starting point. Start at the triangular Welcome sign near the village's one stoplight and follow the red, wooden arrows. Interpretive signs dot the path.  

Short-term parking is available on the corner at the Welcome sign, or just down the hill at the adjacent Visitors Center.  

Features

  • Roadside viewing

  • Entrance fee

Content from Questa History Trail website and John Montgomery

Last updated September 15, 2023