Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Des Moines, New Mexico

From Capulin on the Raton Highway, head north. After the NPS entrance to the volcano, a dirt path will be on the right. At the beginning of the trail, there is a fork. Take the left, as the right is NPS. Farther ahead, there’s another fork, but difficult to identify due to the trail being overgrown;...
Learn more about Capulin Circumnavigation

Trinchera Pass is a scenic, point-to-point offroad route ideal for beginners and scenic tourers looking for an off-the-beaten-path journey between Folsom, New Mexico, and Trinidad, Colorado. Stretching approximately 44.3 miles, this easy dirt and gravel road winds through the historic Raton Mesas, o...
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This is a very long dirt road route connecting Clayton Lake State Park NM and Trinidad, Colorado. There is a shortcut that will eliminate approximately 20 miles (if you look at the route closely, it's evident where I'm talking about) In dry conditions, any vehicle with at least 5-6 inches of ground ...
Learn more about NE Passage via Cimarron Canyon

This out and back trail traverses you through the Kiowa National Grasslands into the historic Mills Canyon. During good weather conditions any AWD vehicle should be fine for the first nine miles. After that, high clearance is recommended as there are a couple water crossings (if the Canadian River b...
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This is an easy route that takes you to Cimarron Campground in the Carson National Forest. A portion of this route travels through Vermejo Park Ranch via FS 1950. This is not public land; be aware of where you are. Vermejo Park Ranch is Private land; do not trespass. This is an excellent route for v...
Learn more about Cimarron Run

This is a fun, scenic drive through San Isabel National Forest. The road west of the pass is well maintained, with plenty of room for two-way traffic. East of the pass is rougher in spots, and varies in width from two to one vehicle wide. The pass can be travelled in either direction, and does not ...
Learn more about Cucharas Pass

This out and back trail traverses you through the Kiowa National Grasslands into the historic Mills Canyon. During good weather conditions any AWD vehicle should be fine for the first nine miles. After that, high clearance is recommended as there are a couple water crossings (if the Canadian River b...
Learn more about Mills Canyon Trail