Tijeras Canyon Historical Marker
historic site
- Elevation
- 1950 m
- Inscription
- This pass between the Sandía and Manzano Mountains has been a natural route for travel between eastern New Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley since prehistoric times. Known as Cañon de Carnué in the Spanish colonial period, it takes its present name . . .
- On the Turquoise TrailNational
- On the Salt Missions Trail
- On the Historic Route 66National
- 9.0 mi off the Sandia Crest Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Flat Rock Overlook · 3 mi
- Bet's Rock · 3 mi
- Lightning Scarred Tree · 3 mi
- Pino Canyon Overlook · 8 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:10 | 18:44 | 19:18 |
| June solstice | 05:53 | 19:46 | 20:24 |
| September equinox | 06:54 | 18:30 | 19:04 |
| December solstice | 07:11 | 16:19 | 16:58 |
Local time (America/Denver).
35.08033, -106.38712
Elevation 1,950 m