La Mesita Blanca
- Nature & parks
- Near Albuquerque, New Mexico
- 11.4 mi from Route 66
La Mesita Blanca, a mountain near Albuquerque, NM, stands on Tohajiilee Indian Reservation land in Bernalillo County. It rises roughly 24 miles west of the city and about 11 miles off the old road. For Route 66 travellers heading west out of Albuquerque it is a landmark on the horizon rather than a place to stop and explore, but it helps put a name to the open country beside the highway.
What is La Mesita Blanca?
A single mountain in the dry country west of Albuquerque. Its Spanish name means little white mesa. It lies within the Tohajiilee Indian Reservation, so it is tribal land rather than a public park.
Visiting La Mesita Blanca: tips
Enjoy it from the road or a safe pull-off. Because the mountain is on reservation land, do not wander off public roads or onto tribal property without permission. A brief look is all it needs, so it fits easily into a day of driving west.
Practical info
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- New Mexico
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