Jemez Mountain Trail | American Tour Association

THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Jemez Mountain Trail takes you through time and past amazing geological formations, ancient Indian ruins, and an Indian pueblo. The area is rich in logging, mining, and ranching heritage. Sites include Jemez State Monument, Bandelier National Monument, Soda Dam, Cabezon, Battleship Rock, and the Spence and Jemez Mountain Hot Springs.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway

Start with this outlineChoose a section of the named byway

A dome shaped bread oven sits in the front yard of a small brick home. — Bread Oven By House on Jemez Mountain Trail Byway near San Ysidro
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA · Photo credits

A visitor relaxes under the shade of a tree at the top of an overlook on the Jemez Mountain Trail in New Mexico. — Enjoyable Scenery on the Jemez Mountain Trail
Public Domain. Photo by Dennis Adams of FHWA · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.