Dirt Bike Trails
Near Zia Pueblo, New Mexico

This gem of a route has many facets and is close to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The facets include geologic formations, bike trails, and hiking trails. The route is easy and there are nice parking areas to access the trails. Most of the route borders the Ojito Wilderness to the north and BLM land to...
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This route follows the pipeline easement along the Ojito Wilderness to the east and through Zia Pueblo land. It connects Cabezon Road with Backway to Cabezon Peak or the North Pipeline Road. The route has some bumps, dips, and ruts and can be slick with the slightest bit of moisture.
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FS376 is a 23-mile long trail that weaves through the Jemez National Forest, gaining about 3,200 feet in elevation high above the Rio Guadalupe. This route takes you through the historic Gilman Tunnels, which were initially blasted to make way for the Santa Fe Northwestern Railway. Along the rest of...
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When looking at the map, you can see that this road leads to private land, however, at the start of the trail, there is a sign that reads that it goes on for around 16 miles. This road starts as an easy gravel road and then transitions into areas where there is snow and washed-out roads. There are d...
Learn more about Bear Springs Road 266

This route branches off Forest Service Road 376 past the Gilman Tunnels and follows part of the Old Peggy Mesa Road. The trail is generally easy, with a few moderate rocks near the start and occasional rocky patches further along. When wet, the surface can become slick with muddy ruts. A stock 4x4 w...
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This route connects the Old State Highway 279 off Highway 550 with South Pipeline Road, or Backway to Cabezon Peak. There is one major obstacle through the Rio Puerco Arroyo at the northern end. The water can run deep through the narrow, steep drainage and both sides can be slick.
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This set of well maintained, dirt roads provides access to Cabezon Peak from nearby Pipeline Road. It passes through some typical New Mexican high-desert scenery, with shrubs and cacti on either side of a winding dirt road. It takes you up a ridge with excellent views of the surrounding desert and ...
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This route might be a good alternative route when certain sections of "Backway to Cabezon" are washed out. The trail coincides with BLM 1113 for some sections but is rerouted for the portion of BLM 1113 that is closed to vehicles. There is a wire gate that one must pass through;please be sure to clo...
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This parking area is off NF-10 and FS-266 in the Ponderosa Forest. The trail starts at the end of Bear Springs, FS-266. 35.739684, -106.558652. The trail has lots of curves and corners. The first mile or two is very rutted out. The scenery is just beautiful. There are a couple of side trails, howeve...
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Forest Loop Road 445 leads from NM Highway 165 to the northern base of the Sandia Mountains and back to NM 165. The western side of the loop is more difficult with some washouts, arroyos and water ruts. The eastern side of the loop is easier. The northern trailhead of the difficult Piedra Lisa Hikin...
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Southern Circle is located on BLM land in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. This trail can give you access to some tribal land, so be careful not to take other routes. It is an easy off-road drive through the desert. The trail is easy and well-maintained dirt roads, some rocky roadsand loose rocks. You will a...
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This short up-and-back road travels through private land and ends at the Tunnel Springs Trailhead with great views. It is steep in spots with some large holes and ruts. The parking area is small. The two hiking trails that start at the trailhead are the moderately rated 4.6-mile Tunnel Springs Loop ...
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Forest Service Road 10 is an absolutely million-dollar view road guaranteed to leave you awestruck. The entrance off Highway 4 has been washed out so only trucks or high-clearance vehicles can maneuver the ditch obstacle. It's an easy gravel road with steep drop off's, steep hill climbs and larger r...
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This is a dead-end road that terminates at a great overlook. This is a fairly easy drive that offers many secluded camping opportunities. 4wd is not needed, but it is recommended to have a little more ground clearance than an average car, especially near the end of the trail; it gets a little rocky....
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Trail 505 is a lightly trafficked and primitive dirt bike trail through the Santa Fe National Forest. There are barely any tracks to follow, as it rides across a dry and sparse forested terrain of ponderosa pines. The trail traverses some low rolling hills, riding past some giant boulders and rock o...
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This is a primitive and lightly trafficked dirt bike trail in the Santa Fe National Forest. It’s unmarked at all entrances, and is difficult to find and follow, as it looks like it doesn’t get ridden often. It goes through a dry and sparse forested terrain of ponderosa pines, over lots of dirt and p...
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This road is used to access the Sulphur Springs area on the western side of Valles Caldera. It is important to note that the road is closed short of the springs, and will require a short hike along the road to reach the springs area. This road goes through a neighborhood near the main road and then ...
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This trail is very narrow in some spots, 60 inches or less. If you're in a side-by-side, I'd recommend having at least 30-inch tires or bigger. There are steep climbs that are very rocky. Rocks can have large drop-offs up to 3 feet tall. There could be downed trees. We had to clear a few. The trail...
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This trail follows BLM 1103 from the floor of the Rio Puerco Valley up a steep, rocky section to the top of a mesa. The route travels between the Ignacio Chavez Wilderness Study Area, Chamisa Wilderness Study Area and the Empedrado Wilderness Study Area . There are numerous pull off parking spaces o...
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Hang Glider road is a short side road near the end of Caja del Rio Road USFS 24. There is nothing special about this trail until you reach the end with spectacular views to the West at the hang glider launch site. Please be respectful of their area as a guest walking around to look at the view. Ther...
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This gem of a route has many facets and is close to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The facets include geologic formations, bike trails, and hiking trails. The route is easy and there are nice parking areas to access the trails. Most of the route borders the Ojito Wilderness to the north and BLM land to...
Learn more about Cabezon Road

This route follows the pipeline easement along the Ojito Wilderness to the east and through Zia Pueblo land. It connects Cabezon Road with Backway to Cabezon Peak or the North Pipeline Road. The route has some bumps, dips, and ruts and can be slick with the slightest bit of moisture.
Learn more about South Pipeline Road

FS376 is a 23-mile long trail that weaves through the Jemez National Forest, gaining about 3,200 feet in elevation high above the Rio Guadalupe. This route takes you through the historic Gilman Tunnels, which were initially blasted to make way for the Santa Fe Northwestern Railway. Along the rest of...
Learn more about FS376

When looking at the map, you can see that this road leads to private land, however, at the start of the trail, there is a sign that reads that it goes on for around 16 miles. This road starts as an easy gravel road and then transitions into areas where there is snow and washed-out roads. There are d...
Learn more about Bear Springs Road 266

This gem of a route has many facets and is close to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The facets include geologic formations, bike trails, and hiking trails. The route is easy and there are nice parking areas to access the trails. Most of the route borders the Ojito Wilderness to the north and BLM land to...
Learn more about Cabezon Road

This route follows the pipeline easement along the Ojito Wilderness to the east and through Zia Pueblo land. It connects Cabezon Road with Backway to Cabezon Peak or the North Pipeline Road. The route has some bumps, dips, and ruts and can be slick with the slightest bit of moisture.
Learn more about South Pipeline Road

When looking at the map, you can see that this road leads to private land, however, at the start of the trail, there is a sign that reads that it goes on for around 16 miles. This road starts as an easy gravel road and then transitions into areas where there is snow and washed-out roads. There are d...
Learn more about Bear Springs Road 266

This route branches off Forest Service Road 376 past the Gilman Tunnels and follows part of the Old Peggy Mesa Road. The trail is generally easy, with a few moderate rocks near the start and occasional rocky patches further along. When wet, the surface can become slick with muddy ruts. A stock 4x4 w...
Learn more about Revengers Ride