Dirt Bike Trails
Near Virden, New Mexico

This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher sections in the network. The western portion is a rocky “rock garden” that winds around ...
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Trail guide summery Trail Ss1050 Enters off Highway 70. There's a large parking and air down area right off the highway, just past the open gate cattle guard. Next, you will come to a cattle guard with a sign that says Hackberry Ranch and State Trust Land Permit Required. Hackberry Road goes to the ...
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Trail Ss1103d is a narrow, natural two-track that cuts across open desert toward the base of the mountains. The first mile travels through State Trust Land; a valid permit is required. The route is rocky and bumpy. High-clearance 2WD or 4WD is recommended due to uneven terrain and scattered rocks. D...
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This out-and-back trail branches off Ss1051 and quickly transitions into a narrower, rockier desert track heading toward the hills. The route winds through dense desert creosote and becomes increasingly tight in areas. Expect pinstripes along the sides and light undercarriage brush contact. High-cle...
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Ss1104 trail is a deep, sandy wash that has many different sandy washes to select from. The mapped trail line runs through the main wash channel. All wash fingers finally attach to the main wash. This is a tight, overgrown wash with many low-hanging branches and dead limbs. Most of the limbs have st...
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The Black Hills Back Country Byway is an unpaved road that provides access to thousands of acres of BLM land. There are many areas to camp, hike, mountain bike, or explore side tracks via 4x4. The views are best if the route is traveled from north to south. When recently graded the route would earn ...
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County Line Road is a point-to-point route running between Ss1050 to the east and SS1178. The main section is a wide gravel road that is easy for any vehicle, though it may become muddy in wet weather—use caution. The trail is lined with desert creosote and a berm and passes Haekel Road. Beyond this...
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Trail Ss1104 begins off Ss1106 and runs point-to-point, eventually reconnecting near Hot Springs Road. This route crosses sections of sand dunes and multiple washes, offering expansive views of Javelina Peak and the dramatic, wind-eroded dune walls. Expect frequent wash crossings and several washout...
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Trail Ss1037 begins at a convenient parking and air-down area just off Highway 70. Multiple dispersed campsites line the initial dirt and gravel access road, making this a great staging point for the surrounding trail network. The route starts out flat and wide before gradually narrowing as you head...
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Trail Ss1134 starts at a gate off County Line Road. It is now an out-and-back trail. Keep the gate closed. The trail is gravel and sand, and lined with desert creosote. Driving north, you have a Stunning view of Javelina Peak. Several washouts have big ruts. Watch your speed. The ground is hard grav...
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Goat Canyon is an out-and-back trail. It deadends near an abandoned mine site. Don't go to the very end as there is no room to turn around and you will have to reverse up a steep slope. There is a large turnaround spot about 0.1 miles from the very end. There is not a singular obstacle but the trail...
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This is a great little side trip from Hot Wells to Bowie. There are some technical spots, but it's mostly a pretty easy drive in the SxS and can be done in 4x4 vehicles with ground clearance. There are signs on the Hot Wells side that tell you to stay on existing trails since you are on BLM land. Th...
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This is the perimeter fence of the Hot Wells Sand Dune area. It has some fun trails and is sandy, somewhat hilly, and sometimes a little rocky. The trails inside this area are mostly sandy with only a couple of sand hills, but watch out for the drop-offs, as they are abrupt and can damper your day. ...
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Trail Ss1134d is an emergency evacuation route for the mining operation now in place at the end of this trail. Traveling to the north, it is a wide track road that offers a beautiful view of Javelina Peak. At the end of the road, you will come to the other side of Ss1134; however, all of these trail...
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Motorized Trail #902 is the fun way to get from Black Hawk Canyon to Saddle Rock Canyon. #902 turns west into a wash from T Bar T Road and goes through a sample of the different kinds of terrain found in the Burro Mountains. The trail starts in deep sand and crosses through a gate at 0.2 miles. Afte...
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Trail Ss1037a is an out-and-back route that branches west off trail Ss1037. The road begins as a gravel track and gradually becomes more overgrown as you continue, with desert vegetation encroaching in several areas of the trail. This spur provides additional dispersed camp rings closer to the main ...
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A slightly more challenging alternative to the middle section of Saddle Rock Canyon. Going north to south there is a nice little gatekeeper rock as soon as you turn off the wash. If you can clear this rock then you can complete the trail. Coming from the south this section is all downhill and the ro...
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Going west to east, the trail starts in a sandy wash. The wash narrows to a pinch point with rocks on both sides. A 20-inch rock is unavoidable with no bypass. Easy to get hung up here. Front and rear lockers or a winch are recommended if traveling solo. Trail climbs out of the wash with a cross axl...
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Traveling south to north, this trail starts off following a sandy wash. There are some tight spots weaving between the desert willows and oaks as well as deep sand. The last third of the trail climbs out of the wash. At that point, it becomes more challenging with washouts, ruts, and off-camber spot...
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Trail Ss1070 off SS1051 (accessed from Haekel Road) and requires high clearance and 4WD. It begins easily before dropping into a wash, where you’ll need to follow your map closely to locate the climb-out point as the road moves over out of the wash to the other side. After exiting the wash, the rout...
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This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher sections in the network. The western portion is a rocky “rock garden” that winds around ...
Learn more about Ss1103

Trail guide summery Trail Ss1050 Enters off Highway 70. There's a large parking and air down area right off the highway, just past the open gate cattle guard. Next, you will come to a cattle guard with a sign that says Hackberry Ranch and State Trust Land Permit Required. Hackberry Road goes to the ...
Learn more about Ss1050

Trail Ss1103d is a narrow, natural two-track that cuts across open desert toward the base of the mountains. The first mile travels through State Trust Land; a valid permit is required. The route is rocky and bumpy. High-clearance 2WD or 4WD is recommended due to uneven terrain and scattered rocks. D...
Learn more about Ss1103d

This out-and-back trail branches off Ss1051 and quickly transitions into a narrower, rockier desert track heading toward the hills. The route winds through dense desert creosote and becomes increasingly tight in areas. Expect pinstripes along the sides and light undercarriage brush contact. High-cle...
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This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher This route connects Ss1050 on the east side to the Hot Well Dunes area and begins with one of the rougher sections in the network. The western portion is a rocky “rock garden” that winds around ...
Learn more about Ss1103

Trail guide summery Trail Ss1050 Enters off Highway 70. There's a large parking and air down area right off the highway, just past the open gate cattle guard. Next, you will come to a cattle guard with a sign that says Hackberry Ranch and State Trust Land Permit Required. Hackberry Road goes to the ...
Learn more about Ss1050

Trail Ss1103d is a narrow, natural two-track that cuts across open desert toward the base of the mountains. The first mile travels through State Trust Land; a valid permit is required. The route is rocky and bumpy. High-clearance 2WD or 4WD is recommended due to uneven terrain and scattered rocks. D...
Learn more about Ss1103d

This out-and-back trail branches off Ss1051 and quickly transitions into a narrower, rockier desert track heading toward the hills. The route winds through dense desert creosote and becomes increasingly tight in areas. Expect pinstripes along the sides and light undercarriage brush contact. High-cle...
Learn more about Ss1051b