New Mexico Scenic Drives
Sandia Crest
Highest scenic drive in the Southwest, to summit of the Sandia Mountains. 10,678
Turquoise Trail
Natl. Scenic Byway between Santa Fe and Albuquerque through historic Golden, Madrid, Cerrillos, summit of 10,678
Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway
Take NM 406 north to NM 456, 40
Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway
Eastern gateway, from US 64 north on NM 38 begins 85
Blenwood to Reserve
Scenic Drive on US-180 to NM-159 to FR-28 to 141. 4,700 ft. to 9,000
Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain
Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4
Lake Valley Backcountry Byway
Begin at Caballo, 16 miles south of TorC on I-25, go 17 miles west on NM-152 to Hillsboro, drive 31 miles south on NM-27 to Nutt (through Lake Valley); turn west onto NM-26, driving 28
Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
North on NM-15 or east on NM-35
Quebradas Backcountry Byway
24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25
Enchanted Circle
86-mile U.S. Forest Scenic Byway. Connects Taos, Questa, Red River, Elizabethtown, Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, or vice versa via NM-522 / NM-38 / US-64. Beautiful views of New Mexico'