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The Sandia Crest Challenge

Jun 24, 2008

Although you can enjoy the Turquoise Trail from the comfort of an air-conditioned car, nothing compares to the thrill of seeing this byway from the seat of a bicycle. No part of the byway is more popular to bikers than the Sandia Crest, 13 miles of mountain forest shade and clear desert vistas.
Drive through Colorful Country on the Turquoise Trail

Oct 3, 2003 in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives

Drive the Turquoise Trail, a "back road" to glorious scenery and great discovery. See central New Mexico laid out before you from your bird's-eye view atop Sandia Crest, the magnificent summit of the Sandia Mountains. Drive back into history or revel in modern-day artistry in the old mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos.

1-Day Trip: Must See Tour of the Turquoise Trail
(New Mexico)

Travel the Turquoise Trail for an up-close view of New Mexico's diverse landscapes and Southwestern cultures. On your way, stop at the following places, which best showcase the heart of the Turquoise Trail.