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La Bajada Hill is the formidable landmark where the Spanish divided their colonies into the Rio Arriba (Upper River) and Rio Abajo (Lower River). The dramatic 1300-foot ascent to Santa Fe features a well-equipped Visitor Center at its summit.
Traversing La Bajada Hill Road was once an arduous trip; however, in the 1930s the Highway Department moved the road three miles to the east to the same route currently used by I-25. Remnants of the long history of travel up the hill are still visible; petroglyphs, wagon ruts, and the initials of drivers who climbed the hill in the early 1910s and 1920s mark the trail.
The old road is still accessible for mountain bike rides or hiking. The shadeless hill is best explored in the cool spring and fall weather.
Driving Directions
Take I-25 to the Cochiti Pueblo exit/NM-16. Travel west on NM-16 for 3.5 miles. Turn right on the Tetilla Peak Recreation Area road. After one mile, turn right onto an unmarked dirt road, continue 1.5 miles, and park past the bridge over the Santa Fe River. The old road turns right from the bridge.
Lodging near La Bajada includes:
The Bobcat Inn (southeast of Santa Fe)
Santa Fe Lodge (south of Santa Fe)
Sleep Inn (south of Santa Fe)
Inn and Spa at Sunrise Springs (south of Santa Fe)
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Although accessible by highway, Lamy is best reached by riding in a renovated southwestern style railcar on the Santa Fe Southern Railway www.sfsr.com. The 18-mile trip between Santa Fe and Lamy is made year-round, offering beautiful mountain views and old-world travel. Passengers can choose from many different riding options, one of which offers travelers the opportunity to ride atop the passenger car in an enclosed glass dome, allowing for 360 degrees of panoramic sights.
Known for its Old West feel, visitors to Lamy can explore the Depot area, taste the local flavor at one of its rustic restaurants, or even stay the night in a historic hotel and take the morning train back to Santa Fe. Lamy offers great opportunities for those who want the feeling of a ghost town with modern luxuries. Lamy can be experienced as either a day trip or its own vacation.
Driving Directions
From I-25, take exit 290 to US-285; follow the signs to Lamy.
Lodging near Lamy includes:
The Bobcat Inn (southeast of Santa Fe)
Crystal Mesa Farm B&B (Cerrillos)
Hacienda Doña Andrea (Cerrillos)
High Feather Ranch B&B(Between Cerrillos and Madrid)
Santa Fe Skies RV Park (Hwy 14)
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Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve |
Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve is a 35-acre preserve adjacent to El Rancho de las Golondrinas in La Cienega.The Preserve is open to the public from May through October - Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. Docents lead small group tours at 10 a.m. on Saturdays.
Santa Fe Botanical Gardens
1213 Mercantile, Suite A
Santa Fe , NM 87507
505-471-9103
Website: www.santafebotanicalgarden.org
Take I 25 south from Santa Fe. Exit right at the La Cienega exit (#271). Turn right on West Frontage Road, driving north for approximately 1½ miles. The entrance to LCWP is on the left. Turn into the parking area and follow the path located to the left of the parking lot into the Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve.
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Madrid/Engine House Theater |
The Engine House Theater is a place to experience a classic, Victorian, or Western melodrama for all ages. Filled with hope, laughter, and an unforgettable time. Located in Madrid.
Madrid Melodrama
2846 State Highway 14 N
Cerrillos, NM 87010
(505) 438-3780
Website:www.turquoisetrail.org/enginehousetheatre
Lodging near Madrid Melodrama includes:
Crystal Mesa Farm B&B (Cerrillos)
Hacienda Doña Andrea (Cerrillos)
High Feather Ranch B&B(Between Cerrillos and Madrid)
Santa Fe Skies RV Park (Hwy 14)
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Nambé Falls, owned and operated by the Nambé Pueblo, features a double-drop waterfall, picnic grounds, fishing, camping, climbing, and hiking trails. Located at the Nambé Pueblo.
For more information call (505) 455-2304
Driving Directions
Follow 285/84 north, heading towards Espanola. Bear to the right just after the Pojoaque Pueblo (HWY 68). Go about a quarter of a mile to the light and turn right on NM 503. Follow 503 about 3 miles until you see sign on right for Nambe Falls.
Lodging near Nambe Falls includes:
The Bishop's Lodge (Santa Fe/Tesuque)
Hacienda del Cerezo (Tesuque)
Rancho de Chimayo (Chimayo)
Rancho Jacona (Pojoaque)
The Triangle Inn (Tesuque)
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