Turquoise Trail
Visitor Services

There are several visitor services found along this byway. Aside from the normal amenities that are found along most highways in the United States, the Turquoise Trail also offers some other special services, such as the Sandia Peak Ski and Tramway Area.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

There are no fees for driving the byway.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

There is an interpretive trail at the Tijeras Pueblo near Tijeras. Also, keep an eye out for the Balsam Glade Picnic Ground where unimproved Route 165 leads to a one-mile trail to Sandia Cave.
Camping

Camping

Camping facilities may be found at Turquoise Trail Campground and RV Park. Links to reserveUSA.com to make reservations at nearby... [more]

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available.

 Information

Information

The Cibola National Forest Ranger Station and the Tinkertown Museum are two examples of places where visitors will be able to find information.
Lodging

Lodging

There is overnight lodging along this byway.

 Retail

Retail

There are places to shop along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

If venturing into the mountains, please take a coat or jacket. Also, snow may cause a chain rule and/or four-wheel drive requirements to be in effect between October and March.

Restrictions

Snow may cause a chain rule and/or four-wheel drive requirements to be in effect between October and March.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The byway is great to drive year-round.

High Season

Fall and Spring are the busiest seasons on the byway.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Turquoise Trail, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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