07/17/2026
The Hill Top Trading Post was originally located on the south side of Route 66 where I-40 sits now but Mr L.G. Hill sued the DOT because the route was becoming a divided road and he didn’t want to sit where cars would pass him by as they headed into Albuquerque. Mr Hill lost the suit but was awarded damages so he moved his building, literally brick by brick, to the north side of Route 66 and faced it south. Now travelers would stop after finally reaching the top of Nine Mile Hill. He had a billboard suggesting they fill their water bags before heading into the desert. Mr Hill was quite ingenious as he not only had the wrecker service but also had a cafe, snake pit, ice cream, sodas, Native American dancers and weavers with pottery, jewelry and even a b***o wandering the property that loved to mooch snacks.
Hill Top Trading Post evolved into a campground in 1969 and then a full service RV Park. It’s now called Enchanted Trails and we proudly share our Route 66 history with anyone interested. We have a great vintage camper exhibit, the only Hubcap tree on Route 66. lots of old signs, cars, memorabilia, a shop with souvenirs. We regularly host international tour groups and stamp Route 66 Passports everyday. There have been movies filmed here and we still welcome visitors just like Hill Top Trading Post did.
