The Scenic Drive To Jemez Springs Soda Dam In New Mexico Is Almost As Beautiful As The Destination Itself

The Land of Enchantment is filled with many fascinating, scenic places. Some may even say that these places are enchanting! If you've ever been to Jemez Springs Soda Dam, you know what an otherworldly natural wonder it is. And while it's mesmerizing, to say the least, the drive to get there is just about as beautiful! If you have yet to visit this natural wonder in Jemez Springs, New Mexico, we urge you to go -- and take the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway to get there.

Winding its way through cliffs along the Jemez River, the Santa Fe National Forest, and the Valles Caldera National Preserve and through the town of Jemez Springs, the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway is an epic journey everyone should do at least once.

The scenic byway covers 132 miles as it leads travelers through some of New Mexico's most stunning natural and historic sites.

Enjoy the jaw-dropping, awe-inspiring beauty along the road as you make your to one of the state's most compelling natural wonders, the Jemez Springs Soda Dam.

Just north of the village of Jemez Springs is where you'll find the Soda Dam.

The Soda Dam is a travertine dam that began to form approximately 7,000 years ago. Over time, calcite minerals were deposited by the hot springs to form this natural attraction.

Extending a length of over 300 feet, the Jemez Springs Soda Dam is jaw-dropping! You will be in awe that something like this even exists.

While the Soda Dam is an utterly fascinating natural wonder in New Mexico, perhaps the ride along the Jemez Mountain Trail to get there is just as beautiful.

Have you ever seen the Jemez Springs Soda Dam, an incredible natural wonder in Jemez Springs, New Mexico? If so, what did you think about the scenic drive to get there? Pretty amazing, right? To learn more about the Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway, visit NewMexico.org.

If you love a scenic drive, how about a road trip? Here at Only In Your State, we have created dozens of road trip itineraries in New Mexico. Check out this list featuring several road trip ideas and then take a look at our ultimate road trip packing list. Oh, and don't forget your road trip snacks!

If you are looking for even more New Mexico adventures, check out this Only In Your State video.