Whether it’s Arizona’s highly rated resorts that won’t break the bank but are affordable, New Mexico’s picturesque desert landscapes and cultural gems that roll in shades of peach and watermelon pink No matter what, the Southwest is often the most beautiful and quiet place in America. Rich in scenic scenery, there are many drives that allow travelers to immerse themselves in meditative and exhilarating landscapes. Among these drives is the Jeronimo Scenic Byway, a stretch of road that straddles Arizona and New Mexico and offers ample scenery and tranquility.
What is Jeronimo Scenic Byway?
Driving is the ultimate pastime for Americans who love their cars. The famous Route 66 Byway and Mesa Falls Scenic Byway top the list of the most scenic byways in the United States.
Adding to that illustrious list is the Jeronimo Scenic Byway.But what is the Jeronimo Scenic Byway? It’s a back road, exactly Begins and ends in the wilderness of AmericagiraAccording to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Gila Virgin Forest is a dense, seemingly pristine area with more primary forest than any other national forest in the Southwest. Mogollon, Black, Diablo, Blue Mountains.
Vintage car skeleton roadside attraction on US Route 66
Abundant with ponderosa pines, juniper forests and spruce trees, this coniferous paradise is nestled between rocky canyons and aspen groves and is a popular Southwest scenic drive like U.S. Route 163 through Monument Valley is perfect for making it idyllic and fun. simple play. The Gila National Forest stretches over 792,584 acres and was the first designated wilderness in the world when it was quadratured on June 3, 1924. It overlaps the Chiricahua Desert and the Ponderosa hills and cliffs that make up the Gila Wilderness.
Pine trees are one of the many conifers that make up the Gila wilderness.
As the name suggests, the Geronimo Scenic Byway (and corresponding Geronimo Trail) has a history of Geronimo itself. The Apache Warriors covered some of the same terrain as they joined other Central Apache Band members. Chihende, Tsokanende, Nedoni – Conduct raids against invading US forces.Some say it’s the byway itself Shaped like an open jaw, Hinge leverages itself in Truth or Consequences in New Mexico. Also, on the way through the canyon and passing various intersections with I-25 and the Trail of the Mountains Spirit Scenic Byway, New He makes use of Mexico’s largest reservoir.
What is the route of the Geronimo Scenic Byway?
there is Three main sections of the byway: North Route, Rio Grande Route, South Route.
The Northern Route passes through historic towns and areas such as: Winston Historic Districtis a mining town with buildings dating back to the 1800s and where cattle once swarmed the streets. Also along the Northern Route is Cuchillo, a town named after Cuchillo Negro Creek. black knife Its name is derived from the name of the local Apache chief. At the height of its tumult, it was a stop for stagecoaches and lodging for travelers heading west between the mines of Winston and Chloride and the railways of Engle.
A stagecoach is one of the many traditional modes of transportation along the Northern Route.
Speaking of chloride, it’s another historic stop.The town was founded in 1879 when a silver chloride mine was discovered, making it one of the hot spots for silver production.
Fuel is not available on the 36-mile trip from Hillsboro to San Lorenzo or the 62-mile round trip between Winston and Beaverhead. Plan accordingly and refuel well in advance.
South route is basically A 50-mile section of Highway 152 starting at Caballotakes travelers to the Rio Grande Valley and diverts them to the Black Range Mountains and Emory Pass.
Hillsboro is one of the notable towns along Geronimo’s South Route. Founded in 1877. Like Chloride, Hillsboro has made a name for itself with precious metals, but only this time, newly unearthed gold and silver caused the flood that created the town.
One of the winding turns on the south side of this byway is Emory Pass. To get there, road trippers can simply drive about 3,000 miles above the surrounding area to take in his 8,000-foot spectacular views, including picturesque views of mountains, valleys and Lake Caballo. increase. The area is also ideal for backpackers.
Due to bad weather, some parts of the south route may be closed. Please check in advance.
Rio Grande Route Byway cut along the inner seam of the Rio Grande Valley. The Rio Grande, his fourth longest river in the world, has been a water highway for centuries.
The Rio Grande River Valley is part of the byway Rio Grande Route.
Interstate 25 runs along the Rio Grande River and is both a transportation system and a way to access the river. The area is home to Elephant Butte, a primitive dormant volcanic cone that exists in the lake itself and appears to mimic the head of an elephant. There are many detours from Elephant Butte. Among them is a detour to Engle, built in 1879 and a famous stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroads, making Engle a magnet for ranching, goods and animal husbandry. ore.
Please contact the Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway office for the latest information on road closures and weather.
- address: 301 S. Foch, Truth or Consequence, NM 87901
Two major airports, Albuquerque Sunport Airport and El Paso International Airport, are two hours’ drive away.
Highlights along the Jeronimo Scenic Byway
The Geronimo Scenic Byway stretches into the enchanted land of New Mexico.
In addition to the beautiful scenery along the way, the Jeronimo Scenic Byway has several stops that travelers should add to their road trip itinerary. Some of these are:
Stop at Lake Valley – Historic Mining Town
Let’s talk ghosts. Whenever there’s a mining town, there’s bound to be ghost stories associated with tragedy, villainy, or both.Among them ghost town lake valley, not far from Hillsboro on the south side of the byway. It used to be a silver mining town. Boom of 1881-1883produces over 1.5 million ounces of silver.
At the height of its boom, it had about 1,000 residents, brothels, general stores, and a bustle of retail stores. But as the boom ended and Sierra Grande Mining his company was left under a veil of rogue trading and illicit stock rumors, Lake his valley shriveled and shrunk. Once a town of heavy gunfire, Apache raids, and lucrative trading, it’s become just a fraction of what it was. A fire at a local saloon that burned down neighboring buildings was useless, and the town was left to rumors of hauntings from its residents’ past.
- Directions from Las Cruces, NM 88005: Go west on Caballo Lake on NM 152 and go south on NM 27. Alternatively, drive north on NM 26 to NM 27 in the town of Nutt for approximately 12 miles.
Check out Hillsboro General Store Cafe
As for the slightly creepy ones, Hillsboro General Store Cafe For old-fashioned grabs. The restaurant serves sun-dried red Sandia harvested in the Hatch Valley and a chili sauce made with Big His Jim green peppers. The beef used in the burgers is locally sourced (local favorites include El Gordo’s “Fat Meat” and Percha Sunrise). Tex-Mex cuisine is spiced up thanks to Pitchfork Burritos and Pollo de Victoria.
- address: 10697 Highway 152, Hillsboro, New Mexico
Hillsboro cafes are famous for their beef and burgers, but who doesn’t want to try their handcrafted shakes and malts?
NM-152, east view from Emory Pass near Hillsboro, New Mexico, USA
Visit the Jeronimo Springs Museum
For history lovers Jeronimo Springs Museum, located in Sierra County, tells the complete history of the county and its citizens. Among the permanent exhibits is the Southwestern Pottery Collection, which showcases Tularosa and Mimbres style pottery from AD 200 to AD 1350. There are also miners’ huts that have been dismantled and reassembled to offer visitors the most authentic experience possible. What was it like living and mining in the Black Range Mountains?
- address: 211 Main Street, Truth or Consequence, NM 87901
- time:Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 10am-4pm.12:00pm – 4:00pm
- price: No entrance fee
