New Mexico, United States
Santa Fe Trail (New Mexico)
Follow the Santa Fe Trail through northeastern New Mexico.
Raton → Santa Fe
- Distance
- 174 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Raton Pass
- Fort Union ruins
- Pecos Pueblo
Must ride
★ 7.9/ 10
Risks
TrafficTouristsPhoto stopsWildlifeSummer heat
Fuel stops
RatonLas Vegas NMSanta Fe
Food stops
Las Vegas NM
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