The summit of La Bajada Hill March 11, 2007
Posted by Ron in Attractions, Highways, History.trackback
Even though video can never quite do it justice, this 360-degree clip from the summit of La Bajada Hill gives you an inkling of what this primitive alignment of Route 66 is like.
For a more Route 66-oriented viewpoint, go here.
The road on La Bajada was Route 66 from 1926 to 1932. It contains more than a dozen hellish switchbacks, and was so steep in spots that automobiles going uphill had to take it in reverse because gravity-feed tanks couldn’t get fuel to the engine.
Here’s a photo of La Bajada Hill from 1928:
Unless you have a high-clearance, four-wheel drive vehicle, it’s not advisable to drive La Bajada Hill. But it’s walkable, and it makes for a great day trip in the New Mexico high desert.
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What is the location that can be used to access the Bajada hill, as I would like to hike it myself.
Thank you
Ron
This link will help you get there, Ron.
http://www.webejeepin.com/Trails/New_Mexico/La_Bajada.htm