Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway

State: New Mexico
Length: 154.0 mi / 247.8 km
Time to Allow: Allow 13 hours, including backtracking, to drive or two or three days to fully enjoy the byway.

Immerse yourself in the Apaches' history and the hot mineral springs used by Geronimo and his warriors. Visit the historic mining towns that flourished and died with the gold and silver fortunes. From desert lakes to forested mountains, the Geronimo Trail captures the spirit of freedom and independence.

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  Riveting Museums on the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway

  Sep 29, 2009

  Southwestern New Mexico boasts a rich cultural and historical past. Drive the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway and explore the area’s diverse history of Apache warriors, war heroes, early settlers, and mining boomtowns. Fortunately, much of this history has been compiled in museums along the byway. Visit these captivating museums, and you’ll discover adventure and centuries of history along Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway.

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  Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway Overview

  Apr 22, 2005

  The Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway crosses desert mountains, forested mountains, and mesa lands. You'll feel peace as you see rugged high peaks, man-made lakes, flat landscape with greasewood, cactus, and rough mountain terrain with heavy forests.

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  2-Day Trip: Follow the Spirit of Geronimo
  (New Mexico)

  On the first day, visit Geronimo Springs Museum and Geronimo Trail Interpretive Center, the Lake Valley kiosk and Hillsboro. Have lunch in one of...