JOURNEYS ON AN ANCIENT ROAD El Camino Real de Tierra ...

JOURNEYS ON AN ANCIENT ROAD
El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro Auto Tour
BERNALILLO COUNTY
Natural Attractions
Route 66
Albuquerque’s growth rises
from its location as a
crossroads and transportation
center. When you follow El
Camino Real through Duke
City, you encounter the road
that made this city famous to
Americans: Route 66. El
Camino Real crosses Route 66
at Central Avenue, and the two
coincide on north Fourth
Street. This stretch of Route 66
was not part of the route
celebrated in song and legend;
it was in use only until 1926,
when Governor A.T. Hannett
decided to reroute the highway.
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Sandia Mountains, Cibola National Forest
The Sandia Mountains are the most-visited mountains in New Mexico, bordering the state's
largest urban area, Albuquerque. The side that faces the city is designated wilderness, and
trails are open only to hiking or horse riding. A popular rock climbing area can be reached
from this side, as well as an aerial tramway, which ascends to the top of the ski area. A scenic
byway winds up the eastern slope, offering access to mountain biking and hiking trails, a
downhill ski area, and visitor conveniences such as information centers, restaurants, shelters,
and viewing areas.
For more information about recreation in and around the Sandia Mountains, contact:
Sandia Ranger District, Cibola National Forest
11776 Highway 337
Tijeras, New Mexico USA 87059-8619
505-281-3304 [voice]
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Rio Grande Nature Center
This state park is on the central Río Grande flyway and is a winter home for Canada geese,
sandhill cranes, ducks, and other waterfowl. Facilities include a nature/visitor center and
group shelter, and people can enjoy hiking on trails through a bosque, wildlife viewing
and nature study.
Contacts
Pueblo of Isleta 505-869-3111
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 505-843-7270 / 800-766-4405 outside of New Mexico
National Hispanic Cultural Center of New Mexico 505-246-2261
Cibola National Forest 505-281-3304
Petroglyph National Monument 505-899-0205
Albuquerque Visitor Information 800-284-2282
Rio Grande Nature Center State Park 505-344-7240
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More information on the national historic trail may be found at: www.CaminoRealHeritage.org/trail