Day Itinerary
7 Activities
Day 1
131 mi
Across the Mountains to Route 66
Nestled in the San Juan mountains, day one starts in the small silver mining town of Durango, Colorado. The road trip route continues south through New Mexico and across the Navajo Nation with stops in Farmington and Gallup, New Mexico while visiting a couple of national park sites along the way.
The route is mostly secondary roads and there's a quick stop to charge the vehicle since the route is approximately 165 miles one way between Durango and Gallup to allow for any extra stops.
Remember to wear comfortable shoes for the walking and outdoor activities.
The route is mostly secondary roads and there's a quick stop to charge the vehicle since the route is approximately 165 miles one way between Durango and Gallup to allow for any extra stops.
Remember to wear comfortable shoes for the walking and outdoor activities.
10:001 hr 30 min
After crossing the state line into New Mexico, the first stop of the day is Aztec Ruins National Monument. This lesser known national park site is an important Puebloan site, featuring a 900-year-old ancestral Pueblo Great House made up of over 400 masonry rooms.
The park is a fee free park, and it is open every day open 8am - 6pm June - September and 9am - 5pm October - May, but check the National Park Service website for hours and a park map.
The park is a fee free park, and it is open every day open 8am - 6pm June - September and 9am - 5pm October - May, but check the National Park Service website for hours and a park map.
14.4 mi
30 min
12:001 hr
No visit to New Mexico is complete without a meal that includes traditional green chiles. The Chili Pod New Mexican Restaurant is all about fresh and ethically sourced ingredients and savory dishes. The menu includes burritos, enchiladas and other specialties with vegetarian and gluten free options as well.
Open Monday - Saturday 11am - 9 pm Closed on Sunday
Open Monday - Saturday 11am - 9 pm Closed on Sunday
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