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SCENIC AND HISTORIC BYWAYS
IN THE SANTA FE NATIONAL FOREST
SANTA FE SCENIC
BYWAY
16 Miles; NM Highway 475
 This
nationally-recognized strip of highway starts at the downtown
plaza in Santa Fe and ends at the Santa Fe Ski Area. This
drive is best in the autumn when the aspen colors are in full
effect.
There are many great stops on the way. Big Tesuque and Aspen
Vista both have great views of the fall foliage. In addition
to great views there are also a number of campgrounds and
picnic areas along the way. To learn more about these recreation
areas, check out the Española Ranger District Recreation
page.
JEMEZ MOUNTAIN TRAIL SCENIC BYWAY
163 Miles; NM 4, NM 126, NM 44
 Roughly
65 miles of this lengthy trail are located in the Santa Fe
National Forest. Beginning north of Albuquerque in the village
of San Ysidro at the junction of NM 44 and NM 4, this trail
winds through the beautiful Jemez Mountains.
Along the route are the towns of Jemez Pueblo, Jemez Springs,
and Cuba, among others. There are also great stop-offs at
Soda Dam (a natural dam formed by thousands of years of minerals
from a natural spring), Seven Springs and the ancient cliff
dwellings at Bandelier National Monument. Take your time,
and enjoy all the sights along
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