12 Mile Trail

Total Miles 12.2
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Winter
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

This 12-mile route contains off-camber turns, steep, short climbs, river bed washes, rocky paths, and beautiful scenery that contains wildlife, mountains, and several herds of cattle. Additionally, this area is highly used by illegal immigration and caution should be taken when traveling this area as it can be dangerous. Expect to see Border Patrol in the area as well as hunters.

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Difficulty

It would be wise to have front axle sway bar disconnect for small portions of this trail. Most of it if not all can be driven without 4 wheel drive depending on weather and recent rain caused terrain changes. There are a few steep climbs coming out of river beds, and sharp steep drop offs that require choice of line to traverse. Recent rain can cause several water filled mud pits, and deep ruts.

Technical Rating

5

Status Reports

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Joe Vidal
May 28, 2026
Open
Gate off of exit 42 is open without restrictions. 1 exit south of border patrol.
Eric Felton
May 02, 2026
Open
Mike p
Mar 03, 2026
Open
Trail has been reported to be closed several times.
Irvin Campbell
Jan 23, 2026
Open
Gate on north east locked
Rob C
Aug 13, 2025
Open
This is the east end of the trail off of the frontage road for Interstate 19. I haven’t checked the west end of the trail it may be open.
JASON REPKO
Jul 26, 2025
Open
No padlocks or chains visible. Conservation easement sign posted.
Mike K
Jul 19, 2025
Open
Marked private property with locks on the gate
mark strothers
Mar 01, 2025
Open
Tom Crowell
Apr 21, 2024
Open
Most of the trail had been recently graded and was a 2wd trail at most.
Adam Jung
Feb 21, 2024
Open
One Border Patrol agent and a road grader.
Joshua Mummery
Jan 20, 2024
Open
A few dead cows … few heard … 1 small buck
Jonathan Hilton
Sep 29, 2023
Open
Dom Make
Aug 06, 2023
Open
Jesus Duarte
Mar 25, 2023
Open

12 Mile Trail Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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