Top Things to do in New Mexico
The 10 Best Mountains in New Mexico, United States
With its rich cultural heritage from Native American and Spanish settlers, New Mexico has been both a Spanish colony and a Mexican colony, and still retains a strong individual identity within the United States. The landscape is breathtaking, the food incredible, and there is a thriving cultural scene, all of which makes New Mexico, and Santa Fe in particular, a great place all year long.
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1. Hermit's Peak
2. Sandia Mountains
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5.0 based on 44 reviews
The Sandia Mountains tower 5,000 feet over the flood plains of the Rio Grande, making a 37,000 acre wilderness area a short drive from Albuquerque.
Reviewed By Mommytwofour - Davenport, United States
This is a must see for all. The views are spectacular. By tram it’s about a 29 min ride to the top but they close the tram for two weeks in the spring and fall for maintenance so make sure to check the website. Otherwise it’s about an hour drive to the top. There is a gift shop and restaurant at the top there hours very depending on season and if the tram is running. I believe that the tram cost about 20$ pp. There are several trails to hike and explore the mountain. If you drive up, there are several picnic locations to stop and hike at along the way. It’s about 10-15 degrees cooler at the top so I would recommend a jacket or sweatshirt. Parking is 3$ per car if driving up, but this is on the honour system since they don’t have anyone actually taking cash you just place it in an envelope and place the parking pass in your car window. The views are beautiful you can see all of Albuquerque and beyond. Elevation I believe is 12,000 feet which literally takes your breath away as you walk up and around the trails.
3. Cedro Peak
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Albuquerque's top mountain-biking area.
4. Latir Peak Wilderness Area
5. Jemez Mountains
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5.0 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By 351margaritar
I have seen both Colo. Nat'l Monument and Garden of the Gods in Colorado, and the red color from the Jemez mountains that can be seen while driving to the Jemez Hot Springs is dazzling. It was brilliant, deep, and a rich red color unsurpassed by the other two parks.
6. Mount Taylor
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
At an elevation of 11,300 feet, this towering mountain is comprised of thick lava flows and extrusive domes due to volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.
7. Tortugas Mountain
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By KellerWags - Keller, United States
Great Hiking all around the mountain. You can hike up the road that goes to the observatory at the top or go up the many trails leading to the exact same place. Many locals make the trek up the top several times per week. There is an alter at the top of the mountain where the Tortugas Indians hold ceremonies. If you are on an easy pace - it takes about an hour up from the parking area. Great views. You can see the mountain from campus and everyone calls it "A" Mountain.
