This picturesque trail takes travelers from Albuquerque to Santa Fe via Bernalillo, a variety of Spanish and Indian ruins, the Cornado and Jemez State Monuments, Los Alamos, and the Bandelier National Monument. From this monument, it is just a short jaunt to either Chimayo and El Santuario de Chimayo, or to "The City Different," Santa Fe. Just north of Albuquerque, at the unspoiled village of San Ysidro, at the junction of US550 quietly begins one of New Mexico's most spectacular scenic drives - the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway. Traveling this trail is a journey through time. A leisurely day trip takes you past fantastic geologic formations, ancient Indian ruins and Indian pueblos, and reminders of the area's logging, mining and ranching heritage. Approximately 65 miles of the byway wind through the Santa Fe National Forest and 40 miles of this are now the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are many opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, and, in the winter, cross country skiing. The Jemez Mountains are also famous for their natural hot springs.