Durango to Santa Fe
In late September we are traveling in truck/camper from Salt lake to Santa Fe. Which is the better route Durango take 160 to 84 Or 44 to 126 to 4 We are in no particular hurry and like s...
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We take the US 160 and US 84 route to/ from Durango often. It is a very nice scenic drive.
44 is now US 550 (has been for awhile). Generally not too interesting of a drive. NM 126 is very nice in the mountains, but has a long stretch of dirt road which can get slippery in the rains. A couple of years ago they did lengthen the paved road and the plan is for it to be fully paved sometime. NM 4 is a great drive. Goes past Valles Caldera and Bandelier National Monument.
I would take US 160 and 84 to Santa Fe and a day trip around NM 4. In September try going past Valles Caldera in the evening to see more Elk.
David
44 is now US 550 (has been for awhile). Generally not too interesting of a drive. NM 126 is very nice in the mountains, but has a long stretch of dirt road which can get slippery in the rains. A couple of years ago they did lengthen the paved road and the plan is for it to be fully paved sometime. NM 4 is a great drive. Goes past Valles Caldera and Bandelier National Monument.
I would take US 160 and 84 to Santa Fe and a day trip around NM 4. In September try going past Valles Caldera in the evening to see more Elk.
David
