Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
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| 0.0 0.0 |
Junction near New Mexico U.S. Highway # 64 |
New Mexico, Highway # 150 s called Ski Valley Road. |
| 0.0 0.0 |
Mountain View Gas and Grocery |
Last gas on this road. |
| 0.1 0.2 |
Bareiss Gallery and Sculpture Garden |
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| 0.4 0.6 |
Stewart House Bed and Breakfast |
The eclectic hand built home of Artist Charles Stewart is now a B&B. |
| 1.0 1.6 |
Old Blinking Light Restaurant |
Whether its the food, the drink, the entertainment, the staff, the views, or the outdoor patio dining, its all so good! |
| 1.3 2.1 |
View of Pueblo Peak and Vallecitos Peak |
Directly in front of you is Pueblo Peak which is 12,305' tall; Vallecito Peak which is just to the east, is 12,643'tall. All of the land that you are viewing from where you stand all the way past the other side of the mountains is part of Taos Pueblo. Taos Pueblo is the only living Native American community designated both a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and a National Historic Landmark. |
| 2.7 4.3 |
Junction NM 230 and The Cottonwood Inn |
The Cottonwood was originally the home of flamboyant artist, Wolfgang Pogzeba. It was lovingly renovated in 1996 by Kit and Bill Owen. The Cottonwood is known for many things including its impressive views and sunsets. |
| 4.6 7.4 |
Momentitos de la Vida Restaurant |
Hidden behind this plum orchard you will find the only AAA rated 4 diamond restaurant between Santa Fe and Colorado Springs. The artwork alone in this historic adobe restaurant makes the visit worth your while. |
| 4.7 7.6 |
Junction County Road B-143 |
The Little Tree Bed and Breakfast, the home of your Highway Stewards, is located just 3.7 miles down this quiet country lane. |
| 4.8 7.7 |
Village of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico - Photo Arroyo Seco welcome highway sign |
This charming village is a great place to get out and stretch your legs. Shops, galleries, and a cafe and local cocina compete with the occasional glimpse of Hollywood celebrities - all in a traditional Spanish village first settled in 1806. The historic church, located on the old plaza behind the Arroyo Seco Mercantile, was recently renovated by community volunteers. |
| 5.0 8.0 |
Arroyo Seco Post Office |
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| 5.9 9.5 |
Adobe and Stars B&B and the 'Rim' overlooking the Valdez Valley |
The Adobe and Stars looks down into the Valdez Valley. Pit houses built well over 1,000 years ago by the Ancestral Pueblo have been located in this fertile valley. It was a center for wheat and apple production in more recent years. Remnants of old family apple orchards can still be seen here. At the narrowest portion of the valley, about 3 miles to the west, are the ruins of Turleys Mill. Turley was a moonshiner who produced whiskey that was often traded with hostile Indian tribes throughout the west. During the Taos Revolt of 1847 the local New Mexicans laid siege to the structure for 2 days and ended up burning it down and killing the occupants. |
| 6.9 11.1 |
Junction NM 230 |
This scenic county road winds through and then up and out of the valley of Valdez. Rambling on what is basically a one lane road past orchards and sleeping dogs, this road will eventually take you back to NM 150 at The Cottonwood Inn. |
| 7.0 11.3 |
Carson , New Mexico National Forest Boundary |
At any time of the year, visitors may enjoy the unlimited recreational opportunities the Carson National Forest offers. Magnificent mountain vistas and cool summer temperature make it a vacationers' paradise where one can simply relish the peace and quiet or fish, hike, hunt, and make camp. In the winter, have fun snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing. |
| 7.1 11.4 |
Rio Hondo River, New Mexico |
The Rio Hondo flows alongside the road for the next 7 miles. Its a great place for trout fishing or just wading around. |
| 7.7 12.4 |
Lower Hondo Campground |
Primitive with pit toilets, picnic tables, and a few fire rings. Camping: Facilities: 4 campsites for trailers (RV's under 22') Water available from stream; not recommended for drinking.
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| 8.6 13.8 |
Cuchilla de Medio Campground |
Our favorite area on this pretty road for picnics. Facilities:
3 campsites for trailers (RV's under 22')
Tables, toilets.
Water available from stream; not recommended for drinking.
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| 10.1 16.3 |
Yerba Canyon Trailhead |
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| 11.0 17.7 |
Manzanita Canyon Trail |
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| 12.0 19.3 |
Italianos Canyon Trail |
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| 12.9 20.8 |
Gavilan Trail |
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| 13.0 20.9 |
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico Town Limits |
The town of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is a European style alpine village. The village of Amizette is an old mining town from the 1880's that is at an elevation of 9,000 feet. |
| 14.6 23.5 |
Taos Ski Valley Parking Lots and Edelweiss Hotel |
Taos Ski Valley is known for its challenging terrain but it also has 15 beginner runs.Its ski school is annually ranked as one of the top three in the US. Virtually no lift lines and a ban on snowboarding make this a very unique resort that often reminds one of skiing the way it was in the 1950's. |
| 14.9 24.0 |
Taos Ski Valley Resort Center |
Lift Tickets, Ski Rentals |
| 15.0 24.1 |
Intersection Thunderbird Road |
Lodging and food. |
| 15.1 24.3 |
Bull of the Woods and Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area Access |
RV Parking in this area also |
| 15.2 24.5 |
Twining Road Intersection |
Follow this road 'up' for 2 miles for the Williams Lake Trailhead. The Bavarian Lodge and Restaurant is also at the end of this road. -e |