Dirt Bike Trails
Near Cloudcroft, New Mexico

This is a short ATV trail that is 0.8 miles long. It is very gradual and wide, going along a grassy and flat shelf along a hillside. The trail is 20 to 30 feet wide at times. There is potential for a new downfall, especially in the early spring season, but many existing downed trees have already bee...
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Summer Pasture is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest, just outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. This quiet route travels through the forest before ending at a locked gate, making it a peaceful destination for a relaxing drive. Along the way, you'll find several dis...
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Pumphouse is one of the first offroad trails south of Cloudcroft, NM just off of Highway 130. Turning onto Apache Canyon road, the trailhead is located just over 1/2 mile to the east and is the only full-size vehicle trail. The trail is just over single vehicle width at the beginning and slowly ta...
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Pines North is a short singletrack that is 1.1-miles-long, meandering through a scenic forest environment up and over small rolling hills, full of tall ponderosa pines and white firs. The north end of the trail starts from a couple of dispersed camp sites, accessed off of Summer Pasture Road. The gr...
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This trail is a short three-mile switchback road that goes from Hwy 82 to the center of La luz trail. The views are very decent and there are a handful of decent campsites along the way. Possible sightings of elk and deer as well. This trail can be difficult when wet and snowy.
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Bailey Annex is a scenic Forest Service road located just outside of Cloudcroft within the Lincoln National Forest. The trail climbs through the forest and features several large dispersed campsites along the route, making it a great destination for group camping. It also connects to other Forest Se...
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The Little Apache Trail is a 2.8-mile-long loop that starts from the Silver Overflow Campground in the Lincoln National Forest. The trail starts to the north of the restroom on the east side of the lot. It is overall an easy and approachable trail for newer or younger riders looking to practice in f...
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This trail starts in High Rolls off of Old Firehouse Road. Pass the houses and it becomes a dirt, rock and gravel winding road. There are a few hiking trails along the way as you pass in and out of Lincoln National Forest. There are a few decent campsites along the way as well. Some great views of t...
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Zinker Canyon starts out as a wide and flat trail next to a cell tower. It rides over the forest floor full of ponderosa pines and white fir, with a bit of loose and embedded rock in the trail, but a generally smooth surface. The trail is 2.3 miles long and is mostly a gradual descent from west to e...
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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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Located just off CR99/Dry Canyon Road, North Orr provides great camping areas surrounded by thick forest trees and a few hiking trails. The trail is just over single vehicle wide and provides room to pass if necessary with only a few areas being more narrow. The surface starts as soft dirt with some...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This is a short ATV trail that is 0.8 miles long. It is very gradual and wide, going along a grassy and flat shelf along a hillside. The trail is 20 to 30 feet wide at times. There is potential for a new downfall, especially in the early spring season, but many existing downed trees have already bee...
Learn more about Pines South Trail

Summer Pasture is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest, just outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. This quiet route travels through the forest before ending at a locked gate, making it a peaceful destination for a relaxing drive. Along the way, you'll find several dis...
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Pumphouse is one of the first offroad trails south of Cloudcroft, NM just off of Highway 130. Turning onto Apache Canyon road, the trailhead is located just over 1/2 mile to the east and is the only full-size vehicle trail. The trail is just over single vehicle width at the beginning and slowly ta...
Learn more about Pumphouse

This trail is a short three-mile switchback road that goes from Hwy 82 to the center of La luz trail. The views are very decent and there are a handful of decent campsites along the way. Possible sightings of elk and deer as well. This trail can be difficult when wet and snowy.
Learn more about Bailey Canyon

Summer Pasture is a scenic Forest Service road located within the Lincoln National Forest, just outside of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. This quiet route travels through the forest before ending at a locked gate, making it a peaceful destination for a relaxing drive. Along the way, you'll find several dis...
Learn more about Summer Pasture

Pumphouse is one of the first offroad trails south of Cloudcroft, NM just off of Highway 130. Turning onto Apache Canyon road, the trailhead is located just over 1/2 mile to the east and is the only full-size vehicle trail. The trail is just over single vehicle width at the beginning and slowly ta...
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Bailey Annex is a scenic Forest Service road located just outside of Cloudcroft within the Lincoln National Forest. The trail climbs through the forest and features several large dispersed campsites along the route, making it a great destination for group camping. It also connects to other Forest Se...
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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...
Learn more about FR623