Vail CO to SantaFe NM via I24>I285>I17
Motor Carrier Atlas and Mountain Directory indicate the route is acceptable for RVing with minor elevation changes (6-7% for 2-3 mi) and slowest speed of 30 mph. Any other concerns? Any suggested attr...
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At the head of the valley as you drive down US 285, you are driving over Bonanza Caldera and by the time you get down into NM you are driving over the Taos plateau of lava fields. Granted the whole valley is not a caldera but then I did not say it was.
Although, as you probably know from your prior answer, the La Garita Caldera stretched over to the area of the present San Luis valley where 285 is located. It is just to ancient to still be recognizable on the surface. ;)
Although, as you probably know from your prior answer, the La Garita Caldera stretched over to the area of the present San Luis valley where 285 is located. It is just to ancient to still be recognizable on the surface. ;)
