Raton Pass Scenic Highway
Also known as El Camino Real Highway; Scenic Highway; National Old Trails Road Highway; U.S. Highway 85
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About the district
Raton Pass Scenic Highway, at Roughly from .1 mi. from jct. of Hill St. & Moulton Ave. continuing approx. 1.5 mi. on Scenic Hwy., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Sep 17, 2015. The Register lists it for its transportation, engineering and politics, at the state level. The listing covers 24 acres.
Finding Raton Pass Scenic Highway
Roughly from .1 mi. from jct. of Hill St. & Moulton Ave. continuing approx. 1.5 mi. on Scenic Hwy., Raton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
10 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Raton Pass Scenic Highway
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Raton Pass Scenic Highway
Is Raton Pass Scenic Highway on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Sep 17, 2015 (Register number 15000605).
Is Raton Pass Scenic Highway a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Raton Pass, 6 miles away.
Can you visit Raton Pass Scenic Highway?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026). Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.