Central New Mexico

Jemez Mountain Trail Scenic Byway

Tribal land — observe protocolsPhotography: check before you shoot

NM-4 through the Jemez: red-rock canyons, Jemez Springs and its historic bathhouse, Battleship Rock, the travertine arc of Soda Dam, and the vast green bowl of the Valles Caldera. Roadside hot springs and Bandelier make easy add-ons.

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The byway passes through the Pueblo of Jemez (Walatowa). Photography is prohibited in the village; stop at the Walatowa Visitor Center for guidance and current protocols.

Sources & verification

Last verified June 11, 2026 via Todo Nuevo México curated places — Todo Nuevo México editorial