Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Museums and interpretive centers are available along the byway.

The Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway brochure, Geronimo Springs Museum brochure, and Hillsboro Walking Tour brochure have been translated into Spanish and are distributed along the byway. Spanish-language tours of Geronimo Springs Museum can be arranged with advance notice.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

There are no fees to drive the byway.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle traffic is common along the byway. Due to the large distances between communities, pedestrian travel is rare, but there is sufficient room along the side of the pavement for pedestrians.... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
Camping

Camping

Camping opportunities are available throughout the following forest and parks:

  • Gila National Forest
  • Caballo Lake State Park
  • Elephant Butte Lake State Park
 Food

Food

Food services are unavailable from Winston north on NM-52 for eight miles, on NM-59 to Beaverhead for 31 miles, and back the same distance to Winston.
Gasoline

Gasoline

No fuel is available from Hillsboro to San Lorenzo across NM-152: 36 miles. Neither fuel nor food is available from Winston north on NM-52 for eight miles, on NM-59 to Beaverhead for 31 miles, and... More information on Gasoline 		Information

Information

The Geronimo Trail Visitors and Interpretive Center has displays on the communities along the byway, informational brochures on the byway, and maps and information on current festivals and special... More information on Information
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.
Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

Along the byway, even in lower elevations and the mild winter, a coat is generally needed.

Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on state, federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal.

Restrictions

Sections of NM-152, NM-52, and NM-59 may be closed in winter due to snow. Roads are not plowed nights and weekends, but they are normally clear and open for safe travel by the next working day after a snow.

Bridges between Caballo and Hillsboro have 12'-6" height restrictions.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

There is less traffic from April to May and September to October. Spring and fall provide the best weather for out-of-doors exploration of the historic sites along the byway.

High Season

The highest crowds and traffic are during the Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day weekends.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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