Dirt Bike Trails
Near Datil, New Mexico

Drag A/FSR100 begins passing a public library and a small abandoned house. The dirt road begins just over single vehicle wide and narrows with little room to pass as the trail continues on with areas of heavy erosion, rutting, and off-camber sections. The out-and-back trail does have some open views...
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Crosby Canyon is located just west of the Village of Datil, NM, and connects Highway 60 to Highway 12 and can be run from either direction. Starting from the Highway 60 side the trail begins on a well-maintained section of the road before turning to a more primitive surface then back to being well-m...
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This out-and-back trail runs through the central portion of the Datil Mountain Range and offers a little bit of everything from dirt and rocks to low-level washes that have the potential to be water crossings after heavy rains or snow melt. There are areas that show signs of erosion and heavy ruttin...
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This road will be easily completed by most vehicles including passenger cars when dry. However, due to the soft dirt surface, expect mud and rutting after rains or snow melt. The road is very well maintained and is wide enough for two vehicles and provides wide open views. There are some motorized s...
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Swingle Canyon can be run from either the west off Slash Draw/FS63 or from the east off Highway 60. Coming from the east expect some loose, rocky ascents with some obstacles being close to 12" in size and becoming easier and more dirt as you move further east. Starting from the west end you will en...
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Sawtooth is located at the most western portion of the Datil Mountain range in Cibola National Forest and will be easily driven by most vehicles including passenger cars. The road is very well maintained with minor rutting being the only obstacles. The road is wide enough for two vehicles and is pri...
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Lone Mountain is a spur that leads to the foothills of Lone Mountain and Castle Dome just to the west of the Sawtooth trail. The trail is primarily soft dirt and sand that will be extremely muddy after rain or snow melt. The road is primarily single-vehicle wide with room to pass in areas where open...
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Starting in the flats of the Plains of San Austin, Sargent Canyon leads to Forest Road 549 passing through the Very Large Array and offering a chance to see the dishes from the road. Easily accessed from the Array Loop, Forest Road 476 heads south into the Cibola National Forest. You'll see views o...
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Council Rock/FSR 10 is a unique trail in the area, as it appears to be heavily and well-maintained. The trail will be easily completed by most high-clearance 2WD vehicles during dry weather, but due to some of the softer dirt sections and low-lying washes, AWD or 4x4 is recommended if rain or snow h...
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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 climb it. This route starts from the north, off highway 60. The first half by distance, and 1/3 by time,...
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Uneven two-track leading to private property with homestead ruins visible from the fence. This trail may be short, but it offers some of the best shade in the area due to tree canopy cover in the narrow canyon: a few minor obstacles, ledges, and short erosion sections with dispersed camping options ...
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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 perspective of the surrounding mountain ranges. The track itself is fairly well main...
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The Old Canyon trail, or FR 220, is an easy and well-established trail that connects FR 549 to the Array Loop. Dropping into Bolander Canyon and ending at Durfee Canyon in the Cibola National Forest, this trail has small water crossings depending on the time of year and numerous opportunities for di...
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Located in the northwestern foothills of the San Mateo Mountains range, Baney Canyon features an overall well-maintained road. The surface changes from dirt to rocky sections several times, with a few low-lying washes, but will be easily completed by most high-clearance 2WD and AWD vehicles. Most of...
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Gallinas Palisade treks along from the eastern foothills of the Gallinas Mountains, around the northern end near Gallinas Peak, and onward to the west, providing views of the Gallinas Mountains, Lion Mountain, and Madre Mountains in the distance to the west. This trail gives drivers a full experienc...
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McGee Spring is a fun trail for vehicles that can handle and navigate soft sand and shale. The trail connects from CR 169 to a mid-point on Gallinas Canyon/FSR 467 and has no obstacles over 12 inches in size. However, there are several deeper washes, some with some rutting and slightly off-camber, a...
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Bear Mountain Foothills is a very easily navigated trail that is primarily dirt and has no major obstacles and will be suitable for most vehicles including high clearance 2WD but does appear to be unmaintained. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide with substantial room to pass if needed. Views...
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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 through a forest that burned in 2013, but most of t...
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Adobe Springs is an easy, maintained road in the lesser traveled section of the Cibola NF north of Highway 60. This road is simple to navigate with any vehicle but makes up for the lack of challenges with plenty of scenery. Please be respectful of private land boundaries as this road passes multiple...
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Buckhorn is one of several great beginner trails in the Bear Mountains area offing multiple surface types that will be suitable for most high-clearance AWD and 4WD vehicles. The surface varies from dirt hard-pack and gravel to softer sand and dirt with a few rocky areas. Light rutting is present and...
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Drag A/FSR100 begins passing a public library and a small abandoned house. The dirt road begins just over single vehicle wide and narrows with little room to pass as the trail continues on with areas of heavy erosion, rutting, and off-camber sections. The out-and-back trail does have some open views...
Learn more about Drag A FS100

Crosby Canyon is located just west of the Village of Datil, NM, and connects Highway 60 to Highway 12 and can be run from either direction. Starting from the Highway 60 side the trail begins on a well-maintained section of the road before turning to a more primitive surface then back to being well-m...
Learn more about Crosby Canyon FS66

This out-and-back trail runs through the central portion of the Datil Mountain Range and offers a little bit of everything from dirt and rocks to low-level washes that have the potential to be water crossings after heavy rains or snow melt. There are areas that show signs of erosion and heavy ruttin...
Learn more about Davenport Canyon FS6

This road will be easily completed by most vehicles including passenger cars when dry. However, due to the soft dirt surface, expect mud and rutting after rains or snow melt. The road is very well maintained and is wide enough for two vehicles and provides wide open views. There are some motorized s...
Learn more about Slash Draw

Drag A/FSR100 begins passing a public library and a small abandoned house. The dirt road begins just over single vehicle wide and narrows with little room to pass as the trail continues on with areas of heavy erosion, rutting, and off-camber sections. The out-and-back trail does have some open views...
Learn more about Drag A FS100

Crosby Canyon is located just west of the Village of Datil, NM, and connects Highway 60 to Highway 12 and can be run from either direction. Starting from the Highway 60 side the trail begins on a well-maintained section of the road before turning to a more primitive surface then back to being well-m...
Learn more about Crosby Canyon FS66

This out-and-back trail runs through the central portion of the Datil Mountain Range and offers a little bit of everything from dirt and rocks to low-level washes that have the potential to be water crossings after heavy rains or snow melt. There are areas that show signs of erosion and heavy ruttin...
Learn more about Davenport Canyon FS6

This road will be easily completed by most vehicles including passenger cars when dry. However, due to the soft dirt surface, expect mud and rutting after rains or snow melt. The road is very well maintained and is wide enough for two vehicles and provides wide open views. There are some motorized s...
Learn more about Slash Draw