New-Mexico Points of Interest

Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook


The Switchback On Road To Veterans Memoral Overlook is a popular destination in the Rio Grande-Santa Fe watershed of New Mexico. Located just outside of Santa Fe, the overlook offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, including the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Rio Grande Valley. The road leading up to the overlook is a series of switchbacks, which adds to the excitement of the journey and enhances the experience for visitors. The overlook is also home to a veterans memorial, which honors those who have served in the armed forces. Overall, the Switchback On Road To Veterans Memoral Overlook is a must-visit location for anyone traveling to Santa Fe or the surrounding area.

There are many reasons to visit the Switchback On Road To Veterans Memoral Overlook. In addition to the stunning views and the veterans memorial, the area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, elk, and birds. Visitors can also enjoy hiking and picnicking in the surrounding area. The unique landscape of the Rio Grande-Santa Fe watershed makes for a truly memorable experience. Whether you are interested in history, nature, or simply taking in the beauty of the New Mexico landscape, the Switchback On Road To Veterans Memoral Overlook is a great destination to add to your itinerary. Get driving directions.
SWITCHBACK ON ROAD TO VETERANS MEMORAL OVERLOOK

Points of Interest
Location
200 Year Old Ponderosa Pine Tree
24 inch Ledge on trail
Alcove
Alcove House
Back Gate Guard Station
Battleship Bunker - Creutz Test TA-18-5
Battleship Bunker - Magnetic Method TA-18-2
Beginning of Ridge Trail Section
Beginning of The Narrows
Bench Area with Interpretive Sign
Big Kiva
Cave Loop \ Slot Canyon Trail Fork
CCC Historic District
Civilian Conservation Corps Exhibit
Dead tree snag across trail
East Road Drainage Structure
Entering BLM Land
Fallen Boulder Across Trail
Frijolito Pueblo
Gun Site TA-8-1; TA-8-2; TA-8-3; TA-8-172
K-Site TA-11-1; TA11-2; TA11-3
KKTR National Monument Informative Sign
KKTR National Monument Interpretive Sign
KKTR National Monument West Informative Sign
Long House
Painted Cave
Pond Cabin TA-18-29
Q-Site TA-14-6
Road to Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
Rock Terraces Across Trail
S-Site TA-16-58
Shelter Cave
Slot Canyon Entrance Bench Area
Slot Canyon National Rec Trail Scenic Overlook
Slotin Building TA-18-1
Switchback on Road to Veterans Memoral Overlook
Talus House
Tee-Pee Garden
The Concrete Bowl TA-6-37
The Narrows
The Quonset Hut TA-22-1
Tyounyi Pueblo
Typical Trail Along Ridge Section
Typical Trail Below Fault B
Typical trail west of The Narrows
Tyuonyi Overlook
V-Site TA-16-516 and TA-16-517
Veterans Memorial Scenic Overlook
West Road Drainage Structure
White Rock County Visitor Center
Yapashi

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Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Las Conchas 9 8,422 ft
Cochiti - Cochiti Lake 60 5,543 ft
Coronado Numerous 5,087 ft