Can you tell me where the scary Gorge Bridge is? Sounds like it is on the Taos NM loop but my map doesn't show it.

Are any other scenic drives in New Mexico scary because of height? How's the Cumbres and Toltec RR trip?

What are your favorite scenic drives in NM?

I was there a few years ago, I remember it being on 64 West, just outside of Taos. Do a Google search on it.

Favorite scenic drive, Hwy. 14, Turquoise Trail. From Albq. to Santa Fe. Must-see: small town of Madrid.

Are you referring to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge? The drive between Santa Fe and Taos is one of my favorite, most scenic drives. There were several we took but that one really stands out.

http://sangres.com/statenm/index.htm

The Cumbres & Toltec is okay. Nice when the weather is great. It is long and can be too boring for any one with attention deficits [diagnosed or not
IT is better to only go 1 way and pack your own lunch...the place that they stop and do the "turnaround" only has 1 place to eat {they own it}...cafeteria style and not very good. The only time I was there [in July] they practically ran out of food before everyone got served. It is fixed price and not cheap.

We were "lucky" and got slowed down by cattle on the tracks -- had to wait for a wrangle to move them....they were walking there because it is easier footing! While it did provide some entertainment for the ride back...it slowed us down and made the ride back even more slooooooow. They offer a bus 1 way option..either coming or going. Also keep in mind...either last year or year before...they couldn't operate because of the draught.

LAst thing...the engine is steam...it blows soot...the windows are open in summer...don't wear white!

Enchanted circle...Taos....Angel Fire...Red River.. about 100 mile circle...great in Autumn.

You're probably thinking about the Royal Gorge Bridge outside of Canon City, CO. The bridge is a quarter mile long & hangs 1,053 ft above the Arkansas River. I have never been there but plan on a trip through that area in September.

The gorge bridge into Taos is fine to drive over (can't see over the edge to the bottom while driving), but getting out and looking down can be vertigo-inducing. A loong way down! Royal Gorge bridge is also great (but isn't it pedestrian only?).

"Royal Gorge bridge is also great (but isn't it pedestrian only?)."

No, you can drive across it.

It was built as a one-way toll bridge (in the 20s)with wooden planks. I wouldn't! But I've walked it--the wind is fierce.

Not NM but one of my favorite roads is near Denver and makes for a great 1/2 day trip from Denver or Boulder.
Head to Idaho Springs and when you just get into the city limits there is a road to the right that passes a mill/mine of some sort. This road is uphill and narrow, passing a bunch of houses. After about a mile you are headed up a mountain. There is a sign that tells you you are headed towards Central City. Go slow... there is nothing to keep you from plunging off the cliff that hugs one side of this single lane gravel road. Most of the time you are not able to see whats around the corner.
Go slow not only for that reason... but to simply enjoy this beautiful, secluded area. You feel as if you are in the middle of the wilderness since you can only see beautiful mountain peaks all around you. I have taken the drive 2x and did not see another soul the whole way. I just lucked upon it as I was exploring Idaho Springs all by myself one day.
Once you reach the end of the road, you head down to Central City. The city itself is kinda sad... but there are hidden gems throughout.
It sounds silly saying it, but I like visualizing what it must have been like when it was a boomtown. I always do that...
When heading back to Denver (on a brand new highway) you see that the road you drove to get over the mountains is called "Oh My God" road.
Very appropriate.

can't remember the name of it, but one of my scariest rides was the scenic route from Sedona to Prescott. It goes through a little mining town perched on the side of cliffs. Houses are about
3 feet from side of road...really! Lovely scenery, but hard on the brakes and we screamed half the way down. At one point the car started smoking and had to wait for a lookout point...10 minutes (thank God) to rest it. The little town is cute but everything closes early. My two pals took it the previous year and went on and on about it, so did a relative, but we had to find out for ourselves!
Next scary ride...Big Sur, California heading south early evening. Winding and lots of places to slip up, roll over and fall "God knows how far." Driving north in the daytime...it is lovely yet lengthy. The mist rolls in early in California and night seems to hit fast. There are many winding highways through the west hilly areas. eg Bakersfield to coast.Best to start out early. Cutting across California at night can be a lonely drive without many places to stop.Washrooms? Try the ditch.
Strangest drive...UP of Michigan...Picture Rocks Lakeshore Drive "Primitive Road, use at own risk" and guess what...we had to find out.Yikes! It was October, cold, thought it would be a short little scenic drive. It was about 6pm. We figured that we would make dinner for 7 or so. It was 1:30 am when we finally made our way out. The trees above in most places formed a tunnel, so was difficult to see stars for guidance. No signs of any significance for directions. Pot holes about two-four feet wide an 6"-2' deep every few feet or so. This was about 20 minutes after we got lost it starting getting dark. It was foggy in patches and I had to hang my head out of window to see a few feet ahead. We almost went into a double pothole that was huge. I caught it just in time. This meant that we had to try to drive in the weedy areas of the road side. We both had to use the washroom, including the dog.We had no fluids left or food.(dumb, dumb, dumb)We thought we were there til' daybreak or whenever. We finally decided to turn at a fork in road, saw what appeared to be a black wolf standing by the side of the road, and kept driving until we saw a sign to the highway. After getting onto the highway...we saw about 60 or more deer grazing at both sides of the road. Wow! We were lucky that our hotel had kept our reservation.Washroom, water...ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ