Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Fort Sumner, New Mexico

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Caprock Horseshoe

This area of New Mexico doesn't provide much regarding scenic off-roading or overlanding, but The Caprock is an exception. The edge of the Llano Estacado mesa provides a welcoming view over the flatlands and dairy…
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Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest

Open mesa plains with a web-like network of dirt roads with the occasional rocky obstacle and/or ledge. The general area is wide-open with scenic views of surrounding mesas. If you navigate deep enough into this…
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Total Miles
32.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Cougar Mountain Road

A wide dirt track through the Gallinas district of Cibola National Forest. This route skirts the base of the Gallinas peak and is primarily used as a quick through road from the south side to…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp / Wi

Red Cloud Trail

Red cloud trail works its way across the top of the peaks in Gallinas before descending into a forested area. With many dispersed camping opportunities, this is a great area for some more secluded outdoor…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Elk Standoff

The trail is well maintained with a few portions that contain small rock gardens. Towards the end of the trail, there are a number of old, abandoned structures. One appears to have been an old…
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Total Miles
25.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

County Road A19A to Hermits Peak

This is a county road with beautiful scenery that runs along a creek and passes through small villages. It leads up to the National Forrest and a mountain peak with amazing views. On this trail,…
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Total Miles
18.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Glorieta Peak

This trail ascends a mountain surrounded by the desert to the South-East of Mountainair. When approaching the peak, it will be visible long before you start the trail when approaching from the west. The first…
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Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Wi / Fa

Hale Lake Trail

The trail is well maintained and easily accessible by most vehicles, however, 2WD passenger vehicles may find some of the rocky areas difficult. The road is primarily dirt and gravel mixed with some rock gardens…
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Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Granger

Dispersed camping with a beautiful view of the Sacramento Mountains. There are three trails that disperse out. Easy terrain for beginners riders. The trail is mainly dirt and loose rock, with a few rutted-out places.…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa