Fodor's Expert Review Cerrillos Hills State Park

Established as a state park in 2009, this patch of undulating hills dotted with piñon and juniper contains 5 miles of hiking trails, some of them leading to historic mines, as well as interpretative signs related to the 1,100 years of mining history along the Turquoise Trail. The park itself is just north of the historic village center of Cerrillos, where you'll find a small visitor center ( 37 Main Street) that's typically open weekends or by appointment and contains further exhibits and information on the park.