New Mexico, United States
Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
High desert art towns between Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Santa Fe → Cerrillos
- Distance
- 32 mi
- Level
- Easy
- Type
- Scenic
- Season
- April - November
Highlights
- Madrid ghost town revival
- Cerrillos Hills
- Golden art galleries
Must ride
★ 8.5/ 10
Risks
Fuel stops
Food stops
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