Stops Along The Turquoise Trail

Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

A 1, 350-acre Santa Fe County Open Space Preserve managed by Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Hiking in the Preserve is by tour only. For more information and the tour schedule please go to the website or call the Santa Fe Botanical Garden.

Tags: CR 55/Goldmine Road, Entertainment/Recreation, Educational, For Kids, Hiking, Outdoor

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