America’s Byways

Billy the Kid Trail (84 mi. appx 2 hrs.)
El Camino Real (299 mi. appx. 9 hrs.)
Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway (154 mi. appx. 13 hrs.)
Historic Route 66 (Ariz., Ill., NM, Okla.) (1410 mi. appx. 5 days) Jemez Mountain Trail (163 mi. appx. 3 hrs.)
Santa Fe Trail (Colorado-New Mexico) (565 mi. appx. 12 hrs.)
Trail of the Mountain,
Spirits Scenic Byway (110 mi. appx. 3 hrs.)
Turquoise Trail (62 mi. appx. 2 hrs,

if you don’t stop to look at turquoise!) New Mexico has both mountain and desert terrain. The former, is naturally, slower going. Driving times are approximate, counting on full daylight, good weather, and no road closures for highway repair. Add time to explore and enjoy your trip. Portions of these byways are fun on a mountain bike, especially the Turquoise Trail, especially the 13-mi. Sandia Crest trail with plenty of shade and great desert vistas.

State Designated Byways

Abo Pass Trail Chain of Craters
Back Country Byway
Corrales Road Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
Guadalupe Back Country Byway
High Road to Taos
La Frontera del Llano Byway
Lake Valley Back Country Byway
Mesalands Scenic Byway
Narrow-Gauge Scenic Byway
Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway
Quebradas Back Country Byway
Salt Missions Trail Sandia Crest Byway
Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway
Socorro Historical District Scenic Byway
Sunspot Scenic Byway
Trail of the Ancients
NM Wild Rivers Back Country Scenic Byway