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Rt. 4 - White Rock to Jemez Springs |
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State:
New Mexico
Submitted
By: John B.
Date Submitted: Aug 06
Motorcycle Type: BMW K1200LTC
Motorcycle Road Length: 47 Miles
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Road Scenery: 
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terrain frequently changes and the views are spectacular.
There are several overlooks on the twisties and the gently
sloping hills/curves provide wide-open vistas, especially
Valle Grande, which is west of Bandalier National Monument.
Through most all of the trip you'll be traveling through
Santa Fe National Forest.
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Road Quality: 
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The
road has a good combination of twisties near White Rock,
over the top of Bandelier National Monument, and south of
the 126/Rt 4 intersection. There are gently sloping hills
and curves elsewhere along the route.
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Roadside Amenities:
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State
park camping is available along the route, Jemez Falls campground
is better than Rodondo. Get a fair burger and hot chocolate
at the intersection of 126 and Rt 4., about 2/3 through
the ride. Los Alamos offers a few choices for food, shopping,
coffee, etc. I strongly recommend taking the time to
go into Bandelier for a hike down to the water falls or
up to the cliffs.
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Written directions:
Start
your route in the town of White Rock, NM.
Take Rt 4 north out of town until you get
to SR 502 within Bandelier National Monument.
Head west on SR 502 to Los Alamos, where
502 is Trinity Drive within town. Continue
through Los Alamos on SR 502 until it becomes
SR 501 (also called west Jemez Rd at that
point). SR 501 intersects with Rt. 4 to
the south of Los Alamos, turn right at the
tee, heading west. Stay on Rt. 4 to the
routes end point of Jemez Springs, NM.
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Note: SR 126, north of Jemez Springs, is
a nice detour to Fenton Lake. However, the
road quality is lower and the last few miles
is gravel
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