Dirt Bike Trails
Near Clint, Texas

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...
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

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 and picacho peak, box canyon, and box canyon dam. This route is great for a scenic afternoon ride and gre...
Learn more about West Mesa Loves Loop

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. Cell phone service is limited! There is some steep terrain but there are ways around it. p...
Learn more about Faulkner Gap

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

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 overlook near the eastern powerline road. This area is a mixed-use section of the Organ Mtns Park and crosses several mou...
Learn more about Lookout Point

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 washouts where it crosses arroyos. Nalgas Rock is a rather large boulder near the end of the trail at the overlook/end...
Learn more about Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road

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 do some rock climbing as well as short hikes to access different angles of the Dona Ana Mountains. It is w...
Learn more about Big Rock View

Lick Ridge is located at the southernmost region of the Sacramento Mountain range in Lincoln National Forest, has a wide range of features that most 4x4 vehicles will handle, and is a great trail for all off-roaders from beginner to experienced. The trail does feature some dispersed campsites, but f...
Learn more about Lick Ridge

This is a great beginner trail full of hiking, camping and hunting opportunities. The trail is about 28 miles with moderate traffic. There are a plethora of spurs that lead to ATV trails, other trails and camping spots. The road begins past the gas station in High Rolls. Take a right hand turn at We...
Learn more about Westside Road

Elk Ridge North spurs off from Lick Ridge and should be entered from the west end and taken as an out and back as the trail is completely washed out less than 1/4 mile from the east end. There are multiple rock gardens along the trail with obstacles close to 12". Heavy rutting up to 14" along the wa...
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Jim Lewis Canyon is a well-maintained forest service road lined with tall pines and connects from Weed Road/Perk Canyon/171 to Agua Chiquita Road at the west end. There are several dispersed camping sites along the route with the surface being primarily dirt with some rock. This trail will be easily...
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1000 Mile Canyon Trail is a short ATV trail that starts at a small parking area on Sacramento Canyon Road and connects to Agua Chiquita Road. Note that Sacramento Canyon Road is paved and does not allow OHVs. The trail is a bit trodden out, filled in with loose rocks, with a few embedded rock layers...
Learn more about 1000 Mile Canyon - FS 9216

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

FS271 changes names at the trail's south end from Long Canyon to Board Canyon. The route is decently maintained; however, it does show signs of rutting some low-lying areas prone to wash after rains and potential shallow water crossings. The surface is primarily dirt with some rocky areas. The trail...
Learn more about Long Canyon to Board Canyon (FS271)

Pinon Long is a well-featured trail and features everything from rock gardens to off-camber sections and rutting. Obstacles up to, and some slightly larger than 12", heavy rutting with depths approximately 14" and slightly off camber in areas. Several washes with the potential to be low-level water ...
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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...
Learn more about Corral Canyon - FS 537

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...
Learn more about Agua Chiquita

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

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 and picacho peak, box canyon, and box canyon dam. This route is great for a scenic afternoon ride and gre...
Learn more about West Mesa Loves Loop

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. Cell phone service is limited! There is some steep terrain but there are ways around it. p...
Learn more about Faulkner Gap