Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Tres Jacales, Chihuahua

The Gateway to Red Sands is a shallow, washed-out trail that has been used for years. While the majority of the trail is comparable to a dry riverbed and suitable for any 4WD vehicle, there are areas with obstacles suitable for built off-road rigs with ledges up to three feet tall. The trail runs th...
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The Timberon Overland Express is a great way to get a taste of overlanding without much preparation. The route can be run in either direction, as the entire trip is on county roads which cross state lines between New Mexico and Texas. You will cross through private ranch land, BLM lands, the Lincoln...
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This trail starts on Highway 9 in New Mexico. This Highway parallels the border wall for a good while. Once you turn off onto the trail, you have the opportunity to air down. Though the trail is not very technical and is pretty well maintained, there are occasional pockets of silt you must watch for...
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This trail is about 6 miles long right outside of Oro Grande New Mexico. There are many trails in the area that lead to old prospected mines. Many of the mines are closed off but a few are open and should be explored with precaution. On this trail, you will encounter a variety of terrains. This is a...
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This trail is a total of 52 miles and connects the town of Dell City to NM Highway 137 which can go to Queens Nm or to the far campsite of Dog Canyon in the Guadalupe National Park. This trail is comprised of gravel roads with occasional unmaintained sections of the road. The last location to get fu...
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A Level 1 trail featuring low sandy dirt and a maintained access road that follows along power lines. The route begins near a residential area off a main highway and is an access and entry point into the trail system. It remains mostly smooth, flat, and easy to navigate, making it suitable for begin...
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A Level 2 trail that follows a powerline access road with a mix of rocky and sandy terrain. The route features some larger hills, loose rock, and rolling ups and downs that add moderate challenge. While there are no major erosion areas or deep ruts, the uneven surfaces and hill climbs are a fun entr...
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Desert Wind Way is a Level 2 trail featuring a mix of sandy terrain, loose small rocks, and uneven surfaces. The route is maintained but includes bumpy sections and mild obstacles that add some challenge while remaining accessible for most capable 4x4 vehicles. A good beginner-to-intermediate trail ...
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Upper Powerline Road is a scenic Level 3 trail featuring steep climbs, rocky terrain, and a minor rock-crawling section. The route offers great views while providing a moderate challenge with technical areas that require careful line choice and controlled driving. Suitable for capable 4x4 vehicles l...
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This is an easy scenic trail with a mostly smooth terrain and one short rocky section. The route ends at a wash and serves as an access point to scenic rock formations and more technical rock-crawling trails beyond. Suitable for most high-clearance 4x4 vehicles. The trail quickly changes in rating o...
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This is a simple scenic trail featuring small loose and broken flat rock, mild elevation changes, and occasional slight off-camber turns. Includes some ups and downs but nothing overly technical. Suitable for most capable 4x4 vehicles with basic off-road capability. This leads to numerous trailheads...
Learn more about Eclipse

The Gateway to Red Sands is a shallow, washed-out trail that has been used for years. While the majority of the trail is comparable to a dry riverbed and suitable for any 4WD vehicle, there are areas with obstacles suitable for built off-road rigs with ledges up to three feet tall. The trail runs th...
Learn more about Gateway to Red Sands

The Timberon Overland Express is a great way to get a taste of overlanding without much preparation. The route can be run in either direction, as the entire trip is on county roads which cross state lines between New Mexico and Texas. You will cross through private ranch land, BLM lands, the Lincoln...
Learn more about Timberon Overland Express

This trail starts on Highway 9 in New Mexico. This Highway parallels the border wall for a good while. Once you turn off onto the trail, you have the opportunity to air down. Though the trail is not very technical and is pretty well maintained, there are occasional pockets of silt you must watch for...
Learn more about Border to Las Cruces

This trail is about 6 miles long right outside of Oro Grande New Mexico. There are many trails in the area that lead to old prospected mines. Many of the mines are closed off but a few are open and should be explored with precaution. On this trail, you will encounter a variety of terrains. This is a...
Learn more about Cut Out Loop

This trail starts on Highway 9 in New Mexico. This Highway parallels the border wall for a good while. Once you turn off onto the trail, you have the opportunity to air down. Though the trail is not very technical and is pretty well maintained, there are occasional pockets of silt you must watch for...
Learn more about Border to Las Cruces

This trail is about 6 miles long right outside of Oro Grande New Mexico. There are many trails in the area that lead to old prospected mines. Many of the mines are closed off but a few are open and should be explored with precaution. On this trail, you will encounter a variety of terrains. This is a...
Learn more about Cut Out Loop

This trail is a total of 52 miles and connects the town of Dell City to NM Highway 137 which can go to Queens Nm or to the far campsite of Dog Canyon in the Guadalupe National Park. This trail is comprised of gravel roads with occasional unmaintained sections of the road. The last location to get fu...
Learn more about El Paso Gap Trail

A Level 1 trail featuring low sandy dirt and a maintained access road that follows along power lines. The route begins near a residential area off a main highway and is an access and entry point into the trail system. It remains mostly smooth, flat, and easy to navigate, making it suitable for begin...
Learn more about Check Court Entrance