The dramatic landscapes of New Mexico provide unforgettable sightseeing adventures to the legions of motorists, cyclists and pedestrians that explore the state's system of scenic byways, from Route 66 to the old Santa Fe Trail, and many paths in between.
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The Corrales Scenic Byway
Central Region: Corrales
The Corrales Road (6.7 miles; N.M. 448) passes through an area north of Albuquerque that has been farmed for 1,300 years. Nestled along the Rio Grande, the Village of Corrales has a much different feel from its big city neighbor. The byway is a leisurely route through the bosque (riparian Read more…
The High Road to Taos
North Region: Taos
Constructed 1850. The High Road to Taos departs Santa Fe and climbs through picturesque mountain valleys home to some of New Mexico’s oldest settlements. Proceed through Pojoaque, Nambe, Chimayo, Cordova, Truchas, Trampas, Penasco and Ranchos de Taos onto the arts center of Taos. Some of the state’s most spectacular scenery Read more…
Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway
Southwest Region: Silver City
“The 93-mile Trail of the Mountain Spirits winds around the southwest corner of New Mexico, back and forth across the forested Continental Divide, through the country’s first national wilderness area, the Gila, and past ancient cliff dwellings. Long known locally as The Inner Loop, especially among bicycle race fans, the Read more…