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Nov 11, 2024
This is a nice, scenic drive from Santa Fe to Taos. I've seen some reviews complain that it wasn't that scenic. Well, yeah if you expect it to be the most scenic drive in America, you'll probably be … Full review by anotheruxguy
Sep 24, 2024
Beautiful views, feels like no one else is on the road. Road quality good. Take your time and stop for beautiful pictures! Full review by Flyer768320
Sep 21, 2024
My husband and I were impressed with our private tour from Santa Fe to Taos with Tyler Johnson, a friendly and knowledgeable guide. As first-time visitors to New Mexico, we experienced the High Road… Full review by Voyager310309
(1) High Road: Did you find any town that you would have liked to stay over night in? .. (2) Low Road: If you did the low road, how was that? I'm not into heights and scary roads, so we might be better taking the low road both ways? .. Thanks!
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It really is. It a scary drive but one if scenic beauty. I did find any place I would stay at but there are a few in the area and not in the road. elkorn lodge in angel fire is quite good In town of …
It really is. It a scary drive but one if scenic beauty. I did find any place I would stay at but there are a few in the area and not in the road. elkorn lodge in angel fire is quite good In town of this nothing I really liked Do go both ways. And stop at Chimayo Which is really interesting expecially. The folk art. Lots of little Places along the ride of about 90 minutes . Well worth it , actually better than taps. Do not waste your time st kit karson outpost, strictly poorly run And waste of money
Just bought a Chevy Colorad Zr2 which has AWD, 4HI, 4LO. I live in flat Texas so have always driven in 2WD cars. When driving to TAOS on the high road in snowy conditions, should I be using AWD ?
Wondering why everyone recommends the high road FROM SANTA FE TO TAOS, but no one talks about taking the high road FROM TAOS TO SANTA FE. We will be making that drive only in one direction—from Taos to Santa Fe. Is the high road still the most scenic route, or is it special only in the northerly direction??? TIA
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It’s scenic both ways! Take your time as it is curvy and has drop offs!
Planning a motorcycle trip to Taos next weekend (late October) and there is forecast for snow Friday.... We are supposed to ride the enchanted circle Saturday, but considering doing a High Road/Low Road loop instead if the altitude is less on that trip. Does anyone know what the max altitude is on the High Road? The enchanted circle gets to 10,000 feet and that could mean ice or snow left over from the previous day. Thanks!
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We did that road about 10 days ago and encountered several motorcycle groups along it. I do not know the exact altitude but do not think it reaches 10000’. We started in Santa Fe @ …
We did that road about 10 days ago and encountered several motorcycle groups along it. I do not know the exact altitude but do not think it reaches 10000’. We started in Santa Fe @ roughly 7000’ and maybe got as high as 8000’. The NM highway authority should know. It’s a fun trip and had great colors when we did it a week ago, and has some good viewing areas. It is not deserted and has pockets of villages.. Have fun but dress warmly.
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