National Scenic Roads & Highways - New Mexico

Billy the Kid Scenic Byway
68-mile historical route follows the ghosts of famous lawmen and outlaws, and passes through the million-acre Lincoln National Forest in Lincoln County, New Mexico.

El Camino Real -- New Mexico
The "Royal Highway" follows the Rio Grande River from the US-Mexico border to Santa Fe, ranging from the low-lying flatlands of the south to the 10,000-foot peaks of the northern mountains.

Historic Route 66 - New Mexico
Though much of the original route has been converted into I-40, a few stretches of the road lead visitors to quaint and historic sites, allowing them to catch a glimpse into the past and get a taste for what life was like a few decades ago. 

Jemez Mountain Trail
132-mile scenic trail runs from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, past a variety of Spanish and Indian ruins, the Cornado and Jemez State Monuments, and Bandelier National Monument.

Santa Fe Trail - New Mexico
304-mile route from Clayton and Raton to Santa Fe, featuring spectacular and rugged scenery. Crosses six miles of Santa Fe National Forest between the villages of Glorieta and Canoncito.

Turquoise Trail
The 48-mile scenic and historic route linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe offers a view from atop Sandia Crest, the summit of the Sandia Mountains in Cibola National Forest.