Explore the forgotten dirt alignments of Route 66 in New Mexico in unique Swiss Army vehicles. Journey from downtown Santa Fe, once a stop along the Historic Mother Road, out on rugged dirt roads to La Bajada Hill. Considered one of the scariest and treacherous segments of Route 66, walk to the edge of La Bajada Hill and learn how travelers once negotiated the 800 descent with its 23 hair pin turn switchbacks.
Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica, is celebrating its centennial in 2026. This section of the Mother Road, however, dates back further in history and was once part of El Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico City to Santa Fe. It also served as a crucial prehistoric Native American trade route as evidenced by the many petroglyphs found along the basalt cliffs.
Take a fun ride in Santa Fe Mountain Adventures' Swiss Army vehicles, and delve into the rich history of New Mexico.