Dirt Bike Trails Near Purty Rock, New Mexico

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Mt. Taylor Peak 4x4 Road

This 4x4 road is a great intro to overlanding, with stunning views and minimal technical obstacles. Starting from Grants, the road climbs almost 5000 feet to within 1/2 mile of Mt. Taylor peak. The road…
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Total Miles
16.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lone Mountain FS312

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…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sawtooth FS6A

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…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Davenport Canyon FS6

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…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

North Fork East Fork Black River Canyon

Beautiful Views of Round Valley, Nutrioso, Black River Canyon, North East Fork Black River and more as you climb up and over a couple mountain ranges and drop into the valleys below. Along this route,…
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Total Miles
52.8
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Beyond Escudilla

This trail travels behind the Escudilla Mountain, providing beautiful scenery. This is not a difficult road as it appears to be well maintained. This is a good trail to spend a few hours with others…
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Total Miles
22
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Anasazi Refrigerator

Anasazi Refrigerator is a relatively short trail with several climbs and descents that will test the driver and their machine. The trail begins right off Power Line Road with the Refrigerator obstacle. There are multiple…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Slash Draw

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…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Swingle Canyon FS62

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"…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

FR283 - Marshall Mountain

You'll find lots of Ponderosa Pine, Some Oak, and Juniper. You'll also see changes to see wildlife such as Elk, Deer, Turkey, Rabbits & Squirrels. This is a nice easy drive through the forest. This…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Drag A FS100

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…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Turkey Mountain

This is a little jumper road between FR182 and FR283 with lots of side trails to explore. It is a really easy grade. It may become impassible in winter. Less than 1/2 hour - more…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Largo Canyon to Crow Canyon

This out and back trail leads to several panels of petroglyphs and a ruin that all require a short walk to view. Simple oilfield dirt roads lead you to the canyon entrance that will take…
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Total Miles
21.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Porter Mountain Loop

Spring, Summer, Fall - mostly easy trail with some great side spurs with awesome views. Along this route, you will also see an old run-down cabin near the Sawmill tank and an old homestead North…
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Total Miles
16
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Cactus Flats

This ride will take you on a trip around the White Mountains of Arizona. There are a few places you can start. You can start at one of the trailheads on the Maverick trail, at…
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Total Miles
37.8
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Rim Road East

Like Rim Road West, Rim Road East offers tremendous views from atop the Mogollon Rim. Where RRW is passable by all vehicles, Rim Road East is slightly more technical due to erosion and will require…
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Total Miles
52.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa