New Mexico

The Land of Enchantment

Tourism Department

Explore New Mexico's Scenic Byways

New Mexico is home to 26 magnificent scenic byways. In fact, eight of the 126 America's Byways are right here in our state! The America's Byways Program is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, and was established to help recognize, preserve, and enhance selected roads throughout the states. The U.S. Secretary of Transportation recognizes these designated roads based on one or more intrinsic qualities - archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, or scenic.

Visit the Grand Circle Association, which promotes the Byways in the Four Corners area.

Get the New Scenic Byways map now. This map is available for download here.

Order an official New Mexico Scenic Byways Brochure here.

Download one of the many official New Mexico Scenic Byways documents here.

Abo Pass Trail - The Abo Pass Trail is a unique route which showcases the natural beauty of the Salt Missions area.

Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway - Come celebrate the history of the Wild West on Billy the Kid Trail. Link goes to Billy the Kid site.

Corrales Road Scenic Byway - Travel Corrales Road, shaded by cottonwoods and offering breathtaking views.

Dry Cimmaron Scenic Byway - A multi-state route traveling through Colorado, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

El Camino Real National Scenic Byway - Travel the Royal Highway of the Interior Land.

Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway - This winding route takes you through some of the most beautiful areas of North Central New Mexico.

Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway - This unique drive expresses the wild freedom expressed by Chiricahua Apache warrior Geronimo more than a century ago.

Guadalupe Back Country Byway - The Guadalupe Back Country Byway provides a gateway for access to many recreational opportunities.

Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway - Traveling this trail is a journey through time in a leisurely day trip that takes you past fantastic geologic formations.

La Frontera Del Llano - Spend the day traveling through the grasslands and plains of New Mexico and experience the natural "Wild West."

Lake Valley Back Country Byway - Meandering drive on dirt roads takes you to ruins of 1880s mining town of Lake Valley.

Mesalands Scenic Byway - The very flat tops and steep rock walls of mesas are a unique feature of central New Mexico.

Narrow Gauge Scenic Byway - Visit the Narrow Gauge, known for its outstanding scenic, cultural, and historic qualities.

Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway - Visit the best known landmark of the Santa Clara Pueblo.

Quebradas Back Country Byway - The Quebradas (kay-brah'-das) Back Country Byway crosses about 24 miles of rugged land colorful country east of Socorro.

Route 66 National Scenic Byway - In New Mexico, Route 66 slices across the entire state, from border to border, and, before a 1937 realignment, it made a loop to Santa Fe, then rejoined the main highway at Albuquerque.

Salt Missions Trail Byway- Take a journey back in time and travel along the Salt Missions Trail.

Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway - Magnificent mountain scenery and cool summer temperatures lure vacationers to fish, hunt, camp, hike and backpack.

Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway - Explore the rich legacy of western expansion in Colorado and New Mexico.

Socorro Historical District Scenic Byway - The Socorro Scenic Byway winds through the Socorro Historical District.

Sunspot Scenic Byway - The majestic Sacramento Mountains offer the traveler spectacular views of the Tularosa Basin and White Sands National Monument.

The High Road to Taos Byway - Through its art, landscapes, and history, the High Road to Taos tells the story of its past and present.

Trail of the Ancients - Trail exposes visitors to exploration routes and world-famous archeological sites.

Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway - The Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway beckons you to experience the beauties of southwestern New Mexico.

Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway - Leave the freeway and venture onto the Turquoise Trail, the scenic route that links Albuquerque and Santa Fe.

Wild Rivers Back Country Byway - Cutting through the high plains of northern New Mexico, the Rio Grande flows through an 800 foot deep volcanic canyon.

For more information on the National Scenic Byways Program, click on these links:

America's Byways Resource Center

National Scenic Byways Program

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