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Jemez Mountain Trail

Jemez Springs, NM
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Jemez Mountain Trail - 2012
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Ranked #4 of 14 attractions in Jemez Springs
5.0 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Description: A National Scenic Byway.
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“Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
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The Jemez Mountain Trail was designated as a National Scenic Byway in 1998 for its amazing geologic formations, ancient Indian ruins, Indian pueblos, and evidence of the area's logging, mining, and ranching heritage. The Sante Fe National Forest is a result of a combination of several national forests created in the early 1900's. The area of the Jemez Mountain Trail... More

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“Beautiful, interesting scenic byway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012
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This trail along NM 4 northwest of Albuquerque is one of the most beautiful, interesting areas of the state and seems to be relatively unknown. We have been on it many times and recently took a ride from San Yisidro, an old Spanish village, north about 30 miles. You can do the trail in a loop or go from one... More

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“Just Go!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2011
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Fabulous hike up to McCauley Springs by Battleship Rock. About 2 miles on a rough but beautiful trail (not too much for this 50 & 51 year old couple in decent shape.) Around every bend was another gorgeous view of the Jemez mountains. Why do New Mexicans keep this area such a secret? Our reward at the end of the... More

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Mountainair, New Mexico
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“One of the most scenic roads you can drive in New Mexico”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 September 2011
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A friend of mine and I drove NM Hwy 4 from Bandelier National Monument to Jemez Pueblo in late October 2010 on a photo tour of northern New Mexico. The fall color was extraordinary. It seems like we had to pull over every mile or so to take photographs of the geological formations, trees, and various scenic vistas along the... More

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