High Road to Taos
Places to Visit
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Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the Carson National Forest. Elevations rise from 6,000 feet to 13,161 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.
Location: The forest is located in northern New Mexico.
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Orilla Verde National Recreation Area (NM)
The Orilla Verde National Recreation Area is located along the Rio Grande River, and provides many recreational opportunities for travelers, such as nature watching and camping.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Orilla Verde Recreation Area is located on the byway near Pilar.
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The Plaza del Cerro in Chimayo is possibly one of the last surviving Spanish fortified plaza in the southwest.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Plaza del Cerro is located in Chimayo.
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Believed to be built on sacred earth with miraculous healing powers, Santuario de Chimayó is probably the most visited church in New Mexico.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The Santuario de Chimayó is located in Chimayó.
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San Francisco de Asis Mission (NM)
The San Francisco de Asis Mission is one of the most painted and photographed churches because of it's lovely architecture. Georgia O'Keefe is only one of the artists who have been inspired by its presence.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The San Francisco de Asis Mission is located in Ranchos de Taos.
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San Jose de Gracia Church (NM)
The beautiful and historic San Jose de Gracia Church in Las Trampas was built in 1706, but continues to be attended for worship services. The church is a must to visit- and photograph.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: The San Jose de Gracia church is located in the town of Las Trampas on the byway.
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Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6 million acres covered by the Santa Fe National Forest.
Location: Located in central New Mexico
