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Jemez Mountain Trail
Traveling this trail provides a journey through time. A leisurely day trip along this National Scenic Byway takes you past fantastic geologic formations, ancient Indian ruins, and reminders of the area’s logging, mining and ranching heritage. Many opportunities exist for hiking, fishing, camping, and cross-country skiing. The Jemez Mountains also boast one of the most famous natural hot springs in the world.
San Ysidro
Gateway to the Jemez Mountain Trail, where Hwy 4 and US 550 meet, it features a restored Spanish adobe church and the works of local artisans.
Pueblo of Jemez
The village of Walatowa offers a visitor center, museum and gift shop featuring Jemez arts and crafts. Studio tours, bread baking demonstrations, and examples of traditional social dances are available with advance notice.
877-733-5687
Jemez Springs
Sample delicious cuisine and wander through local galleries. Or, treat yourself to a soak in the natural hot springs and massage at a historic bathhouse and make yourself at home in one of several bed and breakfasts.
505-829-3540
Jemez State
Monument
Ruins of the ancient Towa Pueblo and the 17th century Spanish Mission of San Jose de los Jemez.
505-829-3530
Soda Dam
The hot springs and waterfall provide plenty of swimming and hiking.
Battleship Rock
A sheer cliff rising suddenly up resembling the bow of a ship.
505-829-3535
Cuba
The gateway to the famous Chaco Culture National Historic Park. It is the main route from New Mexico into Southern Colorado, Utah and the Four Corners.
Visit the Jemez Mountain Trail
in the
Heart of New Mexico
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Jemez Side Trip
Red Rocks
Spectacular crimson-colored rock formations. Traditional Jemez foods and crafts are often available at roadside stands.
Jemez Pueblo
505-834-7235
Valles Caldera National Preserve
Take a drive through one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas.
Valles Caldera National Preserve
877-851-8946
Bandelier National Monument
Is the site of the extensive 12th century pueblo cliff dwellings. Visit Anasazi ruins and explore the varied terrain of back country trails.
Bandelier National Monument
505-672-3861
Los Alamos
The once-remote mountain city where the nuclear age was born. The Los Alamos National Laboratory continues its role at the forefront of science and technology, which can be experienced at the Bradbury Science Museum.
Visitor Information:
Sandoval County Visitor Center
800-252-0191
Walatowa Visitor
Center
877-733-5687
Cuba Regional Visitor Center
505-289-3808
Los Alamos Visitors Center
800-444-0707
Rio Rancho CVB
888-746-7262
New Mexico State Monuments
505-476-1150
