She made the comment on the day a bridge was laid across the mouth of the Cardrona River.
The bridge will be named after her late husband John Pawson, founding chairman of the Upper Clutha Tracks Trust (UCTT).
Mr Pawson died in a climbing accident on Mt Aspiring last November, but the ongoing work of the UCTT is blazing a trail as part of his legacy.
Ms Taylor thanked the parties involved with the construction of the new bridge, a $50,000 joint project by the UCTT, the Department of Conservation, and Hawea Flat building outfit CBG Quality Construction.
Although she had not decided on naming the memorial bridge, she was "leaning" towards a title of "Pawsons Crossing".
The new bridge is located at the foot of the Halliday Bluff, near Riverrun, a tourism lodge established by the couple, at the start of a planned 7km trail connecting Albert Town and Luggate.
Walking on trails and tracks was the most common activity undertaken by people staying at Riverrun, and also tourists to Wanaka, Ms Taylor said.
"Whether it's a riverside stroll, a lakeside amble, or a walk to a glacier, it's something nearly everyone does when they come here."
The quick succession of new trails being opened around the district was phenomenal, she said.
"I'm chuffed with it and I know John would be, too," Ms Taylor said.
