Tag Archives: New Mexico

The Lake Valley scenic byway is located in southwestern New Mexico, 50 miles northwest of Las Cruces. It begins south of Caballo at Exit #63 on I-25. It travels west to Hillsboro and then south to Nutt. Lake Valley is … Continue reading →

The Santa Fe scenic drive is in north-central New Mexico. It begins in the city of Santa Fe at the corner of Palace and Washington Avenues. It travels northeast to the road’s end near the Santa Fe Ski Area. The … Continue reading →

Jemez Mountain Trail is in north-central New Mexico just west of Los Alamos. It follows NM 4, NM 126, and US 550 for a total of 132 miles. New Mexico Highway 126 is a narrow, unpaved road. The other highways … Continue reading →

The Inner Loop – Gila Cliff Dwellings scenic byway is in southwest New Mexico about 100 miles northwest of Las Cruces. It begins in Silver City and heads east to San Lorenzo. It then travels northwest to the Gila Cliff … Continue reading →

Guadalupe Back Country Byway is located in southeast New Mexico. It begins about 12 miles north of Carlsbad and travels south to the Lincoln National Forest entrance. Guadalupe follows NM 137, which is a two-lane paved road suitable for all … Continue reading →