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The New Mexico Potters Trail is located in the high desert region of Northern
New Mexcio. It spans approximately 100 miles in total; beginning in Santa Fe,
the trail winds 30 miles south to the village of Galisteo, and 75 miles north to
the Taos and Abiquiu areas with the villages of Rinconada and Dixon along the way.
The entire potters trail travels a high desert plateau throughout mostly rural
countryside with the exception of the Santa Fe/downtown section. Santa Fe
itself is seven thousand feet above sea level, the highest state capital in the U.S.,
sitting at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Views of 3 different mountain
ranges are visible from all parts of the potters trail. The Northern section of the trail
winds along the course of the Rio Grande River before turning east towards Dixon
and Ojo Sarco. Visitors can either travel the “River Road” towards the Taos Loop or
take the “High Road” which winds through the mountains.
In 2010 Santa Fe will celebrate it’s 400 anniversary, commemorating a unique history
of Spanish colonialism. Together with the areas’ Pueblo and Native American cultures,
this history has helped create Santa Fe as the “City Different” and we invite you to
experience it for yourself.
Tips for enjoying this unique and different area;
- Come prepared for the high altitude! Bring plenty of water with you along the trail,
a good strong sun hat is also recommenced .
- Food and Lodging Be sure to ask your Potters Trail hosts for local recommendations
on out-of -the -way eateries and lodgings. Local’s favorites may or may not be listed in
area guide books. Potters Trail hosts are ready and willing to share their hidden gems with you.
- Take your time! The New Mexico Potters Trail winds through some of the most unique
landscape in the country. It traverses urban, rural, high desert and riparian areas, many with
public access, hiking, skiing, rafting, and fishing opportunities. Not to mention the area’s
many sites of great historical and archaeological significance. There is truly something for
everyone. Remember to pack a good map of New Mexico!
- Hours New Mexico Potters Trail hours vary. Some sites have regular hours and some are by
appointment only. Be sure to phone ahead to make sure the pottery you want to visit is open that day.
Check each potteries details to find out which are “drop-in” and which are not.
- Road Conditions and Weather Particularly helpful during the winter months when traveling at
6,000-7,000 feet in elevation can be challenging; nmroads.com , 800.432.4269/am radio 1610
- New Mexico Tourism Department Events calendars, scenic byways, State Parks and Monuments, cultural highlights; newmexico.org/ 800.545.2070
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