Driving the scenic Waldo Canyon Road in New Mexico

Waldo Canyon Road is a short yet scenic unpaved road located in Santa Fe County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico.

Waldo Canyon Road

Why is it called Waldo Canyon?

The canyon is named after the old mining town of Waldo, which was named in honor of Henry L. Waldo, the chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Territory of New Mexico.

How long is Waldo Canyon Road?

Waldo Canyon Road (County Road 57) is 13.35km (8.3 miles) long, running north-south from CanAm Highway (to the southwest of Santa Fe) to Los Cerrillos, on NM-14.

Is Waldo Canyon Road unpaved?

Tucked away in the hills and valleys of central New Mexico, it’s a graded dirt road that most passenger cars can handle.

Can I get to Waldo ghost town by car? 

The road leads to the old mining town of Waldo, which is now a ghost town. Not much remains, just some foundations and debris. The 1978 movie Convoy was filmed in the area.

 

 

 

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