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Cerrillos Hills State Park

Cerrillos Hills State Park 37 Main Street
PO Box 460
Cerrillos, NM 87010
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1-888-NMPARKS or (505) 474-0196

Located north of Cerrillos Village, Cerrillos Hills State Park is a day-use park with 5 miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riding offering spectacular views of Northern New Mexico as well as safe access to dozens of pre-1900's mines. Just 18 miles south of Santa Fe and 40 miles north of Albuquerque, Cerrillos Hills takes you back to a quieter time and wilder place. Visit the website for a schedule of events.

Tags: Cerrillos, Entertainment/Recreation, Biking, For Kids, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor, Picnic

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Broken Saddle Riding Co. - Ride the Cerrillos Hills State Park! Silver & Turquoise Mines. Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers. Walk, Trot, Canter or Gallup. Small groups/private rides.

Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Club - A world-class course promising a golfing experience you'll never forget!

The Mine Shaft Tavern - Great Music, Great Food, Historical Ambiance! One of the last great roadhouses.

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Sandia Peak Tramway - Ride the world's longest tramway 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.

Jezebel Soda Fountain - Experience the original soda fountain from the 1920's. Jezebel's decadent romance with food parlor.

Johnsons of Madrid Galleries of Fine and Fiber Art - Since 1973, the biggest and best Art Gallery between Albuquerque & Santa Fe.

Sandia Peak Summer Chairlift - Enter Cibola National Forest and take a scenic chairlift ride gliding over the lush forest below. The more adventurous can take their own mountain bikes (or rent one) up the chairlift and ride down over 15 miles of trails. Enjoy specialties at the outdoor grill. Weekends & holidays, Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day.

Lori Musil Art & Antiques - Artwork by Trail of Painted Ponies artists, Loril Musil & Lynn Bean. Antique hardware, doors, plumbing, lighting, furniture, vintage clothing and jewelry.

Upcoming Event

Madrid Art Walk

1st Saturday of the month
Attend Madrid, New Mexico gallery openings.
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National Scenic Byway

On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.

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