Dirt Bike Trails
Near Puerto de Luna, New Mexico

Open mesa plains with a web-like network of dirt roads with the occasional rocky obstacle and/or ledge. The general area is wide-open with scenic views of surrounding mesas. If you navigate deep enough into this area a couple nice rocky canyons can be found. Watch out for cattle as this is a commonl...
Learn more about El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest

Valle Grande East Cut is the furthest eastern motorized trail that extends east of the Hurtado Mesa area. This out-and-back trail offers a variety of terrain, foliage, and views. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide but does offer areas to pass if traffic is encountered. The dirt and grass ter...
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Arroyo de los Diegos is a primary dirt two-track that makes a partial loop from its connecting points off Valle Grande. The dirt surface shows some significant signs of rutting and erosion, with some areas of rutting being more than 20" or more in-depth, but still easily passable for most high clear...
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Suppose you're out looking for additional dispersed camping and some fantastic views. In that case, Rowe Mesa Loop will be quickly completed by most high clearance 2wd or AWD vehicles and offers a little bit of everything for offroading and camping. The most significant obstacles will be near the en...
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Barberro Mesa Drop begins on an easy dirt surface two-track through the upper mesa area before it ascends slightly over a loose rocky surface crest. The first 4.5 miles is a wide-open two-track with some rutting up to 15 inches in depth but no above-grade obstacles in excess of 8 inches. As the trai...
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This is a county road with beautiful scenery that runs along a creek and passes through small villages. It leads up to the National Forrest and a mountain peak with amazing views. On this trail, you will see minimal traffic, usually the locals. Who, by the way, are super nice and will give you histo...
Learn more about County Road A19A to Hermits Peak

Cerro Encinoso Loop begins immediately off CR-34 and is an easy dirt two-track for the first mile before making its steeper 19.4% grade climb up to the Cerro Encinoso plateau and continuing on to Hogback Hill. The climb up is over a rocky and lightly rutted uneven surface that most 4WD vehicles will...
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North Rim to Valle Verde covers FSR-124H, FSR-324HF, and a short section of FSR-324HH before intersecting FSR-325H. This route has a primarily dirt surface with some short areas of rocks. The trail is extremely tight in some areas with trees and other brush impeding over the single-vehicle-wide two-...
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San Geronimo Back Road is a moderately difficult trail that offers a wide range of obstacles on various surfaces, from rocks, shallow sandy washes, and deep ruts through the soft dirt sections, as well as some small areas that are showing signs of erosion. Obstacles can be up to 18 inches in size, w...
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North Glorieta Pass can be run from its east entrance at the top of Rowe Hill off of CR34 or from its west entrance located off of CR51. The primarily dirt two track is just over one and a half vehicles in width for the majority of its length and doesn't feature any obstacles larger than 10" in size...
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This primarily dirt two-track partially loops through the northwest section of the Glorieta Mesa area. It features some deeper ruts and off-camber sections and has the potential to become very slick mud after rain or snow. Most of the trail is wide enough for two vehicles and provides enough room to...
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A wide dirt track through the Gallinas district of Cibola National Forest. This route skirts the base of the Gallinas peak and is primarily used as a quick through road from the south side to the north side of the area. There are minimal washouts or other obstacles on this road, and it could easily ...
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Cow Creek Loop is a trail that offers a great variety of entry-level to moderate challenges but can be done by most high-clearance AWD and 4WD vehicles with proper line choice. The trail terrain changes several times from a dirt to rock surface with a few sections featuring short off-camber sections...
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Windmill Way has a decent variety of terrain along its route. Composed of a combination of soft sand, dirt, and rocks, the trail winds its way to the southwest giving views of the surrounding mountains and a plateau to the north full of wind turbines. There are no obstacles larger than 10 inches alo...
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Bull Creek is one of the most beautiful drives I've ever been on. Driving past the Santa Fe National Forest off Interstate 40, I knew that taking the time to explore this area was going to be worth it. As you start up Bull Creek 86, you start a pretty steep climb that's on a single-lane dirt road th...
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La Madera Viveash begins as a primarily rocky trail with short steep grades, rocks up to 14 inches in size, with some rock gardens and some rutting. The rocky sections have a combination of loose rocks, small rock ledges, and some steps that must be traversed in both directions. Ruts throughout the ...
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When I tell people I'm in New Mexico, they automatically think about the desert, but the Santa Fe National forest encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, valley's and mesa's. This trail ranges from an elevation of 6,852 feet to an elevation of 8,529 feet. The road winds and twists through the fo...
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Red cloud trail works its way across the top of the peaks in Gallinas before descending into a forested area. With many dispersed camping opportunities, this is a great area for some more secluded outdoor activities. Multiple excellent views of the surrounding desert are available, especially while ...
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This is an easy trail across some open meadows on NM State Land. Unfortunately, despite maps of the trail showing National Forest access, the trail currently dead ends at a gate preventing access to FSR 50A to the North. Just before the gate, there is a fork in the road. Note that the route to the l...
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Glorieta Mesa Trail offers a mix of uneven, rutted dirt paths and technical sections, keeping things interesting. Expect a slight downhill section with loose rock, tight squeezes, and sharp turns between trees. An uneven, rocky area features short, steep grades, 18" ruts, and off-camber stretches th...
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Open mesa plains with a web-like network of dirt roads with the occasional rocky obstacle and/or ledge. The general area is wide-open with scenic views of surrounding mesas. If you navigate deep enough into this area a couple nice rocky canyons can be found. Watch out for cattle as this is a commonl...
Learn more about El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest

Valle Grande East Cut is the furthest eastern motorized trail that extends east of the Hurtado Mesa area. This out-and-back trail offers a variety of terrain, foliage, and views. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide but does offer areas to pass if traffic is encountered. The dirt and grass ter...
Learn more about Valle Grande East Cut

Arroyo de los Diegos is a primary dirt two-track that makes a partial loop from its connecting points off Valle Grande. The dirt surface shows some significant signs of rutting and erosion, with some areas of rutting being more than 20" or more in-depth, but still easily passable for most high clear...
Learn more about Arroyo de los Diegos

Suppose you're out looking for additional dispersed camping and some fantastic views. In that case, Rowe Mesa Loop will be quickly completed by most high clearance 2wd or AWD vehicles and offers a little bit of everything for offroading and camping. The most significant obstacles will be near the en...
Learn more about Rowe Mesa Loop

Open mesa plains with a web-like network of dirt roads with the occasional rocky obstacle and/or ledge. The general area is wide-open with scenic views of surrounding mesas. If you navigate deep enough into this area a couple nice rocky canyons can be found. Watch out for cattle as this is a commonl...
Learn more about El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest

Valle Grande East Cut is the furthest eastern motorized trail that extends east of the Hurtado Mesa area. This out-and-back trail offers a variety of terrain, foliage, and views. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide but does offer areas to pass if traffic is encountered. The dirt and grass ter...
Learn more about Valle Grande East Cut

Arroyo de los Diegos is a primary dirt two-track that makes a partial loop from its connecting points off Valle Grande. The dirt surface shows some significant signs of rutting and erosion, with some areas of rutting being more than 20" or more in-depth, but still easily passable for most high clear...
Learn more about Arroyo de los Diegos

Suppose you're out looking for additional dispersed camping and some fantastic views. In that case, Rowe Mesa Loop will be quickly completed by most high clearance 2wd or AWD vehicles and offers a little bit of everything for offroading and camping. The most significant obstacles will be near the en...
Learn more about Rowe Mesa Loop