Dirt Bike Trails
Near Alamogordo, New Mexico

Burleson Ridge is an inviting three-mile out-and-back spur trail in the Lincoln National Forest that offers stunning high-altitude views and a gateway to rugged backcountry exploration for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, OHVs, and SxSs. Branching off the popular Westside Road, this trail c...
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Karr Canyon is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. The route begins with a gradual descent into a beautiful section of the forest, offering peaceful mountain scenery along the way. It also provides access to several hiking opportunities and features a few pull-of...
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This trail is easily traversed in all types of vehicles, but low-clearance vehicles may have a hard time due to loose rocks, dirt ruts and larger rocks that protrude from the surface. The width of the trail is large enough for two vehicles to pass with ease, and can support a third vehicle in width ...
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Alamo Canyon is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. This quiet route travels through the forest on a narrow dirt road, offering a peaceful drive with several dispersed camping opportunities along the way. Its secluded setting makes it a great choice for those loo...
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Benson Ridge can be found just off Highway 6563 approximately 8 miles south of Cloudcroft. The trail begins on a well-maintained surface and gradually changes to a more rocky and dirt surface. There are no obstacles larger than 10" along the route and most 4x4 and AWD vehicles will easily complete t...
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Atkinson Canyon can be found just south of Cloudcroft, NM off NM6563. The trail surface is a combination of dirt and rocks with no obstacles larger than 8" and very minor rutting in some low-lying areas. The trail will be easily passable by most vehicles including some 2WDs during the dry months, bu...
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Karr Main is a decently maintained trail that is surrounded by thick forest trees, great dispersed camping sites, and a couple of small areas that give a glimpse overlooking the Alamogordo and White Sands Area. While the rock and dirt surface is in good condition with no obstacles larger than 10", t...
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La Luz is a scenic Forest Service road that begins in the community of High Rolls, New Mexico, before climbing into the Lincoln National Forest. The route starts in a high desert landscape with sweeping views of the surrounding basin before gradually transitioning into dense pine forest as it gains ...
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This is the Lincoln National Forest Road 623 from the Sunspot highway to the Chippaway Trailhead. It is rough in places, with plenty of sharp rocks, and there is a large water crossing that can be bypassed through a dispersed camping area. The road is fairly level, and wide enough in most places for...
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The east end of FS 5007C starts at an intersection with FS 5006, and it is immediately covered in loose softball-sized rocks that ping you around and make for a slower ride. The trail descends steeply with one big hairpin turn. It intersects with FS 5007 and continues on a rutted two-track, then cl...
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The south end of Trail 5007A starts at a couple of fence posts and a trail sign along Upper Rio Penasco Road, across from a small parking area. The trail is rutted and grassy, with a layer of scattered loose rocks packed down into the dirt, and roots stretching across the trail. It immediately start...
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Agua Chiquita is an overall very well-maintained road that will be easily accessible by most vehicles including 2wd with decent clearance. Turning off from NM6563 there is a short section of pavement where the trail begins. This changes to a combination of gravel and dirt and becomes a more dirt and...
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Water Canyon is found just off the Upper Rio Penasco Road near Marcia, NM south of Cloudcroft east of NM6563. The trail is generally two vehicles wide with small sections being slightly narrow due to minor washouts. This canyon road sits elevated just above a large washout that feeds the Rio Penasco...
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The Old Sunspot Highway ATV trail is a short and easy connecting route from Agua Chiquita Road to the Water Canyon 5009 road. The trail is essentially an old road that is now designated only for ATVs and dirt bikes. It is wide, very gradual, covered in a light layer of loose rock and gravel, with a ...
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Benson Ridge South is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. This narrow backcountry route winds through the forest before ending at the Shortcut Trailhead, which provides access to a motorcycle trail that is not open to full-size vehicles. The peaceful setting and ...
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The north end of Trail 5006 departs from a high clearance road (Benson Ridge South) and starts descending through a forest of pines and firs. The trail is wide and well-trafficked, covered in a chunky layer of loose golf ball sized rock. It passes the intersections with ATV trails 5007C and 5005A in...
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Laborcita Canyon Road is located in Lincoln National Forest, just Northeast of La Luz, NM. This trail runs North-South through the National Forest. The trail starts on pavement then turns to dirt about a mile in. Cottonwood Flat trail intersects with Laborcita Canyon at about 3.7 miles. Laborcita Ca...
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Wayne Canyon is a northbound spur off Benson Ridge that provides great additional camping spots in the area. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide with some room to pass if needed. The trail appears to be well maintained and with no large obstacles or standing water areas, most vehicles should ...
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The Benson Canyon Spur is a short connector trail between 5005 and 5006. It is a mild connector route, with a gradual slope, but a consistent layer of small, loose rocks. It goes along a shelf cut into the hillside through a forested corridor of pines and fir trees, with gentle curves. The trail has...
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Corral Canyon Trail starts at a shoulder on Sacramento Canyon Road and connects to Agua Chiquita Road. Note that Sacramento Canyon Road is paved and does not allow OHVs. It starts in a grassy meadow, then gets on a rutted dirt two-track full of small loose rocks that are packed down into the loamy d...
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Burleson Ridge is an inviting three-mile out-and-back spur trail in the Lincoln National Forest that offers stunning high-altitude views and a gateway to rugged backcountry exploration for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles, OHVs, and SxSs. Branching off the popular Westside Road, this trail c...
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Karr Canyon is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. The route begins with a gradual descent into a beautiful section of the forest, offering peaceful mountain scenery along the way. It also provides access to several hiking opportunities and features a few pull-of...
Learn more about Karr Canyon

This trail is easily traversed in all types of vehicles, but low-clearance vehicles may have a hard time due to loose rocks, dirt ruts and larger rocks that protrude from the surface. The width of the trail is large enough for two vehicles to pass with ease, and can support a third vehicle in width ...
Learn more about Westside Road - Mule Peak to Joplin Ridge

Alamo Canyon is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. This quiet route travels through the forest on a narrow dirt road, offering a peaceful drive with several dispersed camping opportunities along the way. Its secluded setting makes it a great choice for those loo...
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Karr Canyon is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. The route begins with a gradual descent into a beautiful section of the forest, offering peaceful mountain scenery along the way. It also provides access to several hiking opportunities and features a few pull-of...
Learn more about Karr Canyon

This trail is easily traversed in all types of vehicles, but low-clearance vehicles may have a hard time due to loose rocks, dirt ruts and larger rocks that protrude from the surface. The width of the trail is large enough for two vehicles to pass with ease, and can support a third vehicle in width ...
Learn more about Westside Road - Mule Peak to Joplin Ridge

Alamo Canyon is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest. This quiet route travels through the forest on a narrow dirt road, offering a peaceful drive with several dispersed camping opportunities along the way. Its secluded setting makes it a great choice for those loo...
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Benson Ridge can be found just off Highway 6563 approximately 8 miles south of Cloudcroft. The trail begins on a well-maintained surface and gradually changes to a more rocky and dirt surface. There are no obstacles larger than 10" along the route and most 4x4 and AWD vehicles will easily complete t...
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