Penasco Springs is a wonderful desert experience that takes you down into the canyons at the base of the mountains and through some fun terrain that most 4x4 vehicles will handle. Starting out, the road… Learn more about Penasco Springs
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Deer Spring
Deer Spring is a point-to-point trail that connects FSR-139/Red Rock to FSR-936/Penasco Springs to the north. If the trail is accessed at the north end from Penasco Springs, drivers will start on a dirt and… Learn more about Deer Spring
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Burma Road-Garcia Falls
Burma Road-Garcia Falls begins on a decently maintained dirt and rock road that is wide enough for two vehicles for the first several miles and will be easily traveled with most high-clearance AWD and 4x4… Learn more about Burma Road-Garcia Falls
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Springtime
Springtime is one of the longer forest trails in the area and provides diverse exploration, areas for dispersed camping, designated campsites, and hiking trails. Springtime connects from Highway 1 at the east and runs through… Learn more about Springtime
Total Miles
21.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Old Spanish Trail
The Old Spanish Trail is one of the longer tracks in the area and features amazing views of the mountains to the west, grasslands at the north, and a fun desert feed before getting closer… Learn more about Old Spanish Trail
Total Miles
20.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Holdup Spur
Holdup Spur is a short end-to-end trail that is intersected at its midway point by FSR-377/Burma Road-Garcia Falls and gives anyone exploring more ground to cover, as well as additional dispersed camping. The surface is… Learn more about Holdup Spur
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Faulkner Gap
This is an easy fast route through canyons and sweeping roads that cut through BLM-leased property so please practice the leave-no-trace policy and close all gates as cattle are out and roaming in these areas.… Learn more about Faulkner Gap
Total Miles
18.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Lookout Mountain
The trail starts with a campsite without amenities. Then, pass by Sawmill Tank filled with beautiful water that freezes over in winter. The initial terrain has mud holes and deep ruts. Pass through a gate… Learn more about Lookout Mountain
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Big Rock View
This trail features rough terrain. You will definitely need an experienced driver. The trails are a mix of sand and rocks. There are beautiful views once you reach the trail and you are able to… Learn more about Big Rock View
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Spook to Monument Hill Loop
Cutting around Spook Hill to the south and close to the base of Monument Hill to the north, this trail is very unsuspecting in its difficulty. The trail is primarily single-vehicle-wide with plenty of room… Learn more about Spook to Monument Hill Loop
Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Mesa Loves Loop
Some light sandy two-track slowly weaves into harder and deeper sand in a rocky canyon that loops over to another canyon with great views and awesome great views of the mesa from Aiden Hills OHV… Learn more about West Mesa Loves Loop
Total Miles
49.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road
This short ride in the Dona Ana Mountains starts from the end of the desert wind way past the Dona Ana Trailhead. The road was in generally good condition with a few rock ledges and… Learn more about Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Lookout Point
This is a fairly easy run through the eastern middle Dona Anas to a nice overlook. The Starting point for this run is east of the South mountain bike parking lot and leads to the… Learn more about Lookout Point
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wildcat Run
Wildcat Run is a combination of FSR-378 and FSR-378A that runs deeper into the foothills of the mountains to the west as it passes by Wildcat Peak to the north. The track begins as a… Learn more about Wildcat Run
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tower Peak via Rosedale Road
This is an alternate route approaching the highlands surrounding Mt. Withington. Highlights of this road include unique rock formations, sweeping vistas, and downright spooky drives through previously burned forests. One section of the route drives… Learn more about Tower Peak via Rosedale Road
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A
Bear Canyon Road begins in the Signal Fire burn scar but climbs into a beautiful Ponderosa pine forest. The road is generally easy and well-maintained. Great views of the Black Range as you climb higher.… Learn more about Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Signal Peak Road - FS 154
The Signal Peak Road provides access to the Signal Peak fire lookout tower. It is a generally easy gravel road with a few spots that could be muddy following rain or during snow melt. The… Learn more about Signal Peak Road - FS 154
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Meadow Creek Road-FS 149
The Meadow Creek Road begins in a Ponderosa Pine Forest with great camping. The road quickly descends into the Meadow Creek Valley and riparian area. The lushness of the riparian area contrasts nicely with the… Learn more about Meadow Creek Road-FS 149
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Rosa Canyon
Big Rosa Canyon is a very diverse trail that runs along the east perimeter of the Withington Wilderness area. Starting at higher elevation, the views are wide open and give a glimpse of the canyons… Learn more about Big Rosa Canyon
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Valley View
Valley View is a spur that continues southward off of Muleshoe/FSR 234 and provides a great view of almost all the surrounding mountains in this area of the Cibola National Forest. The trail features a… Learn more about Valley View
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mount Withington via Monica Saddle
Mount Withington dominates the landscape around the Very Large Array, rising to just over 10,000 ft. In the spirit of adventure, it just begs those driving nearby to drivers to go see if they can… Learn more about Mount Withington via Monica Saddle
Total Miles
17.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi
Little Rosa Base
Little Rosa Base follows the northern foothills and grasslands of the Withington Wilderness and is a point-to-point trail connecting FSR-549 to CR-107. The views along the route are mostly wide open and give a great… Learn more about Little Rosa Base
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Muleshoe
Muleshoe is one of the longer trails on the west side of the foothills in the area. The track is an overall well-maintained single-vehicle-wide road with room to pass if needed and will be suitable… Learn more about Muleshoe
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Molino Peak Trail
The Molino Peak Trail is a short, 5.3-mile route that takes you up past an old manganese mine (The Manganese Chief Mine). It winds its way up an old two-track that becomes progressively rockier the… Learn more about Molino Peak Trail
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Granite Knob-FS 4083 H
A great short trail to test yourself and your vehicle. This is the only trail in the area that has any significant obstacles. The loose climb and small ledges can be done in a stock… Learn more about Granite Knob-FS 4083 H
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
7
Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mill Canyon
Mill Canyon is unique in its quick change from low, rolling foothills, to a quick push of a more tree-dense forest road. During the dry seasons, most high-clearance AWD vehicles should be able to complete… Learn more about Mill Canyon
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rock Spring
Rock Spring is a shorter out-and-back trail that pushes from the foothills to just inside the dense treeline of the forest with an elevation increase right at 700 feet. The trail is generally single-vehicle-wide with… Learn more about Rock Spring
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cerro Pelon Base
Cerro Pelon Base is only one of two motorized spurs that runs north of Rock Spring and traverses right along the base of the Cerro Pelon Mountain. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide with a… Learn more about Cerro Pelon Base
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
South Canyon Rd.
This is a scenic drive starting at Hwy 60 in the high desert. You go through a gate to enter onto BLM land. At the entrance, there is a sign that states "Primitive road not… Learn more about South Canyon Rd.
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Burleson Ridge
This spur runs off of Westside Road for three miles and ends at a locked gate, but there is a decent campsite on the right and ATV trails to the left. The end has a… Learn more about Burleson Ridge
Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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