Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Cotton City, New Mexico

SS1170 was originally a loop trail; however they can no longer be run as a loop. Only 2 sections have access from the north side of the train tracks, and you can only access them from SS1169. Over the track, access has been removed by the Union Pacific Railroad, and erosion has removed access under ...
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SS1170 section A is a natural 2 track running across the desert. Surrounded by a difficult-to-see trail. This trail is quickly disappearing back into nature. Eventually, this trail drops into a high, eroded wash and turns left to navigate around the mountain. One small section of dirt bike trail goe...
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SS1169 starts at the end of SS1167; the trail heads southwest before curving to the west. The route is a wide gravel trail with plenty of bumps, loose rock, and numerous whoops. A couple of the larger transitions can do damage if you are going too fast and not paying attention. The trail passes thro...
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Ss1168 runs east/west through Powers Canyon. The trail has several washouts and ruts; watch your speed. Trail starts at the intersection of Ss1167 and Ss1169. It crosses a very wide wash impassable in wet conditions. Potential Flash flood area. After the wash, there is a section of private property;...
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SS1167 is a north-south trail that runs along the outskirts of the Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness Area. Stay on the designated trail; the wilderness area is to the west and is closed to motorized travel. The northern section follows a rocky wash with a few narrow areas and several small rock garden...
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SS1149 is a difficult trail to find once you find it off SS1158A; then the next task is to get the knot undone to open the gate closed. Keep the gate closed if you accomplish the knot. This is a sandy trail, not deep, but sand. You will head east on a natural trail across the desert. Full of desert ...
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The Chiricahua Byway is an easy forest trail that takes you across the highest "Sky Island" district in Arizona. This trail provides incredible views of the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, New Mexico, and southern Arizona. There are ample camping spots all along this route from paid sites with toilets to pr...
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There is a Forest Service gate at the beginning of the trail; it is not locked, just chained. Once you undo the chain, you'll drive in and close the gate behind you. Once on public land, the trail is extremely narrow. If you're worried about pinstripes, this trail is not for you. After the first mil...
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SS1130 begins off SS1123 and goes north and south. This is a natural trail and turns into sand; there are lots of ruts and wash-out sections. Watch your speed. Winds through sandy desert terrain. 4WD high clearance needed; sand is deep in some sections. It follows the fence line; could become impass...
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County Line Road is a point-to-point route running between Ss1050 to the east and SS1178. The main section is a wide gravel road that is easy for any vehicle, though it may become muddy in wet weather—use caution. The trail is lined with desert creosote and a berm and passes Haekel Road. Beyond this...
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Trail Ss1134 starts at a gate off County Line Road. It is now an out-and-back trail. Keep the gate closed. The trail is gravel and sand, and lined with desert creosote. Driving north, you have a Stunning view of Javelina Peak. Several washouts have big ruts. Watch your speed. The ground is hard grav...
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SS1137 is a point-to-point trail that begins off SS1050 and ends at the San Simon Dam Drop Structure. The trail follows an easy sand 2-track, makes a hard right at the fence, climbs over a small hill, then makes a hard left before reaching a gate. Keep the gate closed. Beyond the gate, the trail bec...
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This 7.3 mile trail begins at FS 861 (Knight Canyon Road) and US 90. The trail begins on a 2-track, full size sandy dirt road that climbs gently up to the first gate. You'll continue along Knight Canyon as it winds through a wide sandy wash. Along the way, you will pass a windmill and an incredibly ...
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Trail Ss1134d is an emergency evacuation route for the mining operation now in place at the end of this trail. Traveling to the north, it is a wide track road that offers a beautiful view of Javelina Peak. At the end of the road, you will come to the other side of Ss1134; however, all of these trail...
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Rosewood Road is a State Trust route that cuts across the desert, connecting Ss1181 to Ss1180. The trail features desert creosote, yucca trees, and sandy terrain. 4WD with high clearance is recommended. Running east to west, it offers scenic views of the surrounding mountains. There are no technical...
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SS1181 is a wide, well-maintained gravel road that provides access to the Hot Well Dunes from the south. The route serves dual purposes, accommodating both weekend tourist traffic and agricultural vehicles, which contributes to its occasional wash boarding and rough surface in spots. Drivers should ...
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SS1106 is a wide sand trail that runs east-west between SS1050 and SS1104. Hard-packed sand, wide, surrounded by desert bushes, yucca, and creosote; this trail snakes through the desert. Eventually makes a hard left at the fence line outside the state trust land. Eventually, this trail starts making...
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Trail Ss1180 branches off Ss1181 and heads south across open desert terrain. Shortly after beginning, you’ll climb a small hill and enter a tight section of trees where pinstripes are almost guaranteed. Fortunately, this narrow stretch is short, and the trail widens again soon after. This is a very ...
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The trail begins at the tidy and well-kept Walnut Grove Campground and starts out on a well-maintained path. Grasslands stretch out to the left and across the valley, gradually giving way to pine forests as you leave the mesquite lowlands behind. The route winds through the hills and becomes moderat...
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FS 836 leads to Jacks Peak which is the highest point in the area at 7966 feet elevation. Being the highest point in the area, Jacks Peak has numerous communication towers. This road is rough, rocky, and seems longer than it is as you bounce along. Be aware of the numerous worker vehicles of those t...
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SS1170 was originally a loop trail; however they can no longer be run as a loop. Only 2 sections have access from the north side of the train tracks, and you can only access them from SS1169. Over the track, access has been removed by the Union Pacific Railroad, and erosion has removed access under ...
Learn more about SS1170 - Part B

SS1170 section A is a natural 2 track running across the desert. Surrounded by a difficult-to-see trail. This trail is quickly disappearing back into nature. Eventually, this trail drops into a high, eroded wash and turns left to navigate around the mountain. One small section of dirt bike trail goe...
Learn more about Ss1170 Part A

SS1169 starts at the end of SS1167; the trail heads southwest before curving to the west. The route is a wide gravel trail with plenty of bumps, loose rock, and numerous whoops. A couple of the larger transitions can do damage if you are going too fast and not paying attention. The trail passes thro...
Learn more about SS1169

Ss1168 runs east/west through Powers Canyon. The trail has several washouts and ruts; watch your speed. Trail starts at the intersection of Ss1167 and Ss1169. It crosses a very wide wash impassable in wet conditions. Potential Flash flood area. After the wash, there is a section of private property;...
Learn more about SS1168

SS1170 was originally a loop trail; however they can no longer be run as a loop. Only 2 sections have access from the north side of the train tracks, and you can only access them from SS1169. Over the track, access has been removed by the Union Pacific Railroad, and erosion has removed access under ...
Learn more about SS1170 - Part B

SS1170 section A is a natural 2 track running across the desert. Surrounded by a difficult-to-see trail. This trail is quickly disappearing back into nature. Eventually, this trail drops into a high, eroded wash and turns left to navigate around the mountain. One small section of dirt bike trail goe...
Learn more about Ss1170 Part A

SS1169 starts at the end of SS1167; the trail heads southwest before curving to the west. The route is a wide gravel trail with plenty of bumps, loose rock, and numerous whoops. A couple of the larger transitions can do damage if you are going too fast and not paying attention. The trail passes thro...
Learn more about SS1169

Ss1168 runs east/west through Powers Canyon. The trail has several washouts and ruts; watch your speed. Trail starts at the intersection of Ss1167 and Ss1169. It crosses a very wide wash impassable in wet conditions. Potential Flash flood area. After the wash, there is a section of private property;...
Learn more about SS1168