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Northern New Mexico Roads
DRIVE OUT
SATURDAY, MAY 27THTour Leader: Phil Ganderton (2016 White GT4)
Are you looking for a true driving adventure? Do you want to see a part of New Mexico that is nowhere near an Interstate? If so, then join our Dr. Phil and his GT4 for a run through some of our northern New Mexico roads that were surely made for Porsches.We will see some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest as we twist and turn through the Carson National Forest which covers 1.5 million acres. Elevations around us rise from 6,000 feet to 13,000 feet at Wheeler Peak, the highest in New Mexico.Our 250-mile adventure begins with a 08:30 drivers’ meeting in front of the Hilton. We’ll head north via Pojoaque on Hwy 84 to Abiquiu, and see the scenic hills painted by Georgia O’Keeffe. In Tierra Amarilla, we turn and head east to Tres Piedras for lunch. This scenic part of NM is a great area to let the Porsche horses breathe and get some good exercise.
After an hour lunch break at The Chili Line Depot, (order from menu, separate checks), http://chililinedepot.com/, we continue east to Taos. On the way, we will pass the “Earthship Biotecture” community. It’s hard to describe, but you’ll know it when you see it. Go to: http://earthship.com/ .
We will also cross over The Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. This bridge is 565 feet above the river and the 7th highest bridge in the U. S. The drive continues straight through Taos to the scenic “High Road to Taos”. We’ll enjoy some twists and turns through the forest as we make our way back. Just before Chimayo, we’ll make a left to a true New Mexico local’s road that is often enjoyed by road-runners (Porsche types). We’ll pass through Cundiyo, population 78, and enjoy some remote desert scenery on tight and twisty roads. We expect to be back in Santa Fe around 4:30 pm.
Pit stops:Buffalo Thunder after 15-minute drive from the HiltonAbiquiu/Bode’s after 50-minute from Buffalo Thunder Tierra Amarilla after 45-minute Abiquiu/Bode’s Tres Piedras after 1 hour drive from TierraTaos Visitors Center after 1 hour drive from Tres Piedras Santa Fe Hilton after 1 ½ hour after Taos Visitors CenterBuffalo Thunder after 1 hour 15-minute from Taos Visitors Center
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