Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway
Colfax County, NM
Point-to-point trail in Colfax County, NM. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 226.9 mi (365.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 6,608 ft (2,014 m)
- Est. Time
- 76 hr 25 min
- High point
- 7,277 ft (2,218 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Attraction: Herzstein Memorial Museum Historic Site 26.9 mi (43.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Eklund Hotel Historic Site 26.9 mi (43.3 km) from start
- Shelter 154.1 mi (248 km) from start
- Attraction: Carl W Wildensteins House Historic Site 176.9 mi (284.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Emiteria "Matie" Martinez Robinson Viles Historic Marker 204.9 mi (329.7 km) from start
- Historic site: STRIKE VALLEYS HISTORIC MARKER 204.9 mi (329.8 km) from start
- Historic site: HERMIT'S PEAK HISTORIC MARKER 210.6 mi (339 km) from start
- Visitor center: Santa Fe National Forest - Las Vegas 219.6 mi (353.4 km) from start
- Attraction: Elks Lodge Building Historic Site 220.9 mi (355.5 km) from start
- Historic site: The Historic Serf Theatre Hall 221 mi (355.6 km) from start
- Shelter 221.1 mi (355.8 km) from start
- Shelter 221.1 mi (355.8 km) from start
- Shelter 221.6 mi (356.7 km) from start
- Shelter 222.2 mi (357.7 km) from start
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Questions about Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway
How long is Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway?
Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway is 226.9 mi (365.2 km) long. Most people take about 76 hr 25 min. It climbs 6,608 ft (2,014 m) in total, up to a high point of 7,277 ft (2,218 m).
How hard is Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway?
Parking at the far end. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway?
Best for Scenic drive.
Is this a good week for Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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