Painted Desert + Breaking Bad House

Color-soaked badlands, then Heisenberg's stucco

Weather: Cooler at altitude (5,000 ft ABQ). Watch afternoon thunderstorms in NM.

Stops, in order

The day

must do

Petrified Forest NP — North Entrance

Enter from I-40 exit 311. Drive the full 28-mile loop south. Exit at south end to US-180.
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Tiponi Point Overlook

First Painted Desert overlook. Morning light is ideal.
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Kachina Point / Painted Desert Inn

Historic 1930s inn, small museum, classic overlook.
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Pintado Point

Best wide-angle Painted Desert view in the park.
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Crystal Forest / Giant Logs Trail

Short paved loops near south end. Dog-friendly on pavement.
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ABQ Uptown Supercharger

Charge to 80%. Walk Coronado Center.
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Walter White House Caution

3828 Piermont Dr NE. CRITICAL: stay across the street, do NOT step on property. Roll window down, snap, leave. 5–10 min max. Homeowners are aggressively protective.
optional experience

Breaking Bad RV Tours (alt)

Frank's RV tour — 3.5 hrs, $95, multiple locations, respectful. Book ahead. Solid alternative to a confrontational drive-by.

Charging plan

Tesla

Gallup Supercharger (if needed)

Bridge charge between Holbrook and ABQ if you ran the truck hard through the park.
Tesla V3

ABQ Uptown Supercharger

16 stalls, peaks 252kW. Target + Trader Joe's a block away. Coronado Center food court restrooms.

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