A Road Less Traveled

Upon leaving Bosque del Apache we saw a "side" road on the map that led to Socorro and lunch. OK. After a five mile drive on a dirt road there was a gate to a ranch, a left turn found this, the Quebradas Back Country Scenic Byway.

An information sign said the road was "maintained" once a year, it did not say when. Four-Wheel high clearance vehicles were encouraged but the family car might be ok if there has not been a rain. Speed limit 25 mph and 10 mph if the going was rough.

Where we are going and where we have been.

Ocotillo Cactus

The view.

This area illustrates a point I brought up earlier. The WOW places like Zion, Brice, and Glacier are just too much for me. Yes, they are beautiful but to me, in a way, uncomfortable. The rugged beauty of this area is manageable. Also, in the 24 miles of the drive we met one other truck and a couple of jackrabbits. Your camera does not require a people-filter.