McNees Crossing

Santa Fe Trail site named for trader killed there in 1828. Nearby SFT Ruts.

Getting There & Details

Address
25 miles north of Clayton via NM 402
Phone
505-374-9652
Map
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More Things to Do

Stop when something catches your eye.

Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Clayton Golf Club

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Dry Cimarron Scenic Byway

Take NM 406 north to NM 456, 40 miles north of Clayton.

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Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

Clayton Lake State Park

Fishing, picnicking, hiking, camping, dinosaur tracks.

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Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Black Jack Ketchum’s Grave

Train robber hanged in Clayton in 1901.

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Nearby Lakes & Parks