High Road to Taos Scenic Byway
Meanders through 300-year-old Spanish colonial adobe villages including Chimayó, Truchas, and Las Trampas, before climbing through pine forests of the Carson National Forest over U.S. Hill Summit. Technical, undulating pavement with blind crests and rich cultural architecture.
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Legendary 1930s Alcoa stone lodge perched right on the raging rapids of the Cheoah River, 5 miles south of the Tail of the Dragon. High-end rider hospitality with roaring river vistas, stone hearths, and an upscale evening tavern where motorcyclists toast surviving 318 curves.
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How many curves and miles is High Road to Taos Scenic Byway? ▼
High Road to Taos Scenic Byway spans 56 miles and packs approximately 185 curves (3.3 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 5,600 ft - 8,538 ft (U.S. Hill Pass) and technical rating 7/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Española / Chimayó, NM (Latitude 35.9922, Longitude -106.05) and finishes at Taos, NM (Latitude 36.4072, Longitude -105.5734).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.