Jemez Mountain Trail

State: New Mexico
Length: 163.0 mi / 262.3 km
Time to Allow: Allow three hours to drive, or a full day to see the entire byway.

Jemez Mountain Trail takes you through time and past amazing geological formations, ancient Indian ruins, and an Indian pueblo. The area is rich in logging, mining, and ranching heritage. Sites include Jemez State Monument, Bandelier National Monument, Soda Dam, Cabezon, Battleship Rock, and the Spence and Jemez Mountain Hot Springs.

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  Cycling the Jemez Mountain Trail

  Updated Mar 28, 2013 in Get Outdoors! And Go Biking and What's Happening on America's Byways

  With its historic Spanish and Indian ruins, geologic phenomena, and desert oases, the Jemez Mountain Trail calls to road bikers across the nation. As you pedal through the New Mexico sunshine, don’t be fooled by the stereotype that New Mexico is completely dry; this byway is popular for its many natural hot springs, perfect places to relax after a long day’s ride.

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  Jemez Mountain Trail Overview

  Sep 19, 2003

  Drive Jemez Mountain Trail and see a variety of Spanish and Indian ruins, the Coronado and Jemez State Monuments, Los Alamos, and the Bandelier National Monument.

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• 1-Day Trip: Jemez Mountain Trail Tour
  (New Mexico)

  This tour begins at Bradbury Science Museum and travels the eastern leg of the Jemez Mountain Trail, stopping along monuments and hot springs, all...