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Article: Go for a loop in New Mexico's Jemez Mountains.
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- Sunset
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- August 1, 1994
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It's a scenic way to explore off the beaten path between Albuquerque and Santa Fe
THE MOST DIRECT route from Albuquerque to Santa Fe is also the most uninspiring: a humdrum 60-mile drive on Interstate 25.
A more roundabout but rewarding route through the Jemez Mountains covers twice as many miles and can easily occupy a full day or leisurely weekend. The loop drive we suggest packs plenty of history, Native American culture, and scenery into a 125-mile route, with opportunities for craft shopping, dining, and hiking along the way.
Begin the loop about 15 miles north of Albuquerque at Bernalillo by turning west off I-25 onto State Highway 44.
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