Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about FR 144 F2
FR 144 F2

FR 144 F2

This rough, narrow trail is a fun loop route off of FR 144. The trail winds through aspen and ponderosa pine. Some incredible, humungous Ponderosa Pines are over a hundred years old and were growing…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 227
FR 227

FR 227

Forest Road 227 in the Cibola NF begins south of the Box Recreation Area. Box Canyon Road will lead you to the beginning of a scenic and unique trail that starts off consisting of a…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FR 315B Elk Meadows
FR 315B Elk Meadows

FR 315B Elk Meadows

This trail can be rocky, muddy, and dusty. It travels through aspen and ponderosa pine trees and breaks out into gorgeous meadows. Sometimes massive Elk can be seen grazing at the edge of the meadows.…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 316 Coyote Canyon
FR 316 Coyote Canyon

FR 316 Coyote Canyon

This easy route connects the Coyote Canyon Camping area with FR 103 Mountain Escape. It travels through an incredible ponderosa pine forest that still shows the burn scars of the Diego Fire in 2014. The…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 317 Hey Bear?
FR 317 Hey Bear?

FR 317 Hey Bear?

This rocky route travels along Coyote Creek on the western side and then climbs steeply through thick scrub oak to ponderosa pine meadows on the eastern side where it meets FR 100. The scrub oak…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 449
FR 449

FR 449

This is a relatively easy 5.7 mile route off of FR 144. The route winds through Ponderosa Pines and Aspens with some beautiful, secluded camping spots. It also leads to a choice of other trails…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 461 Scrub Oak Loop
FR 461 Scrub Oak Loop

FR 461 Scrub Oak Loop

This rough, narrow, and rocky trail travels through the thick scrub oak along the eastern boundary of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. If the trail is wet, some places become slick mud. The acorns from…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 69 American Park
FR 69 American Park

FR 69 American Park

This route travels north to south and connects FR 103 Mountain Escape with FR 70 American Park. At the southern end of this route, there are several dispersed camping spots. Mud holes and deep shoulder…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 70 American Creek
FR 70 American Creek

FR 70 American Creek

This is an easy high mountain route that has incredible views, open meadows, wildflowers, aspen groves, and drop-offs. Numerous trailheads can be accessed from this route including the popular San Gregorio Reservoir and San Pedro…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 93 Diego Springs
FR 93 Diego Springs

FR 93 Diego Springs

This route travels through the dense forest on the north side of Cerro Jarocito, which stands at over 9,800 feet, from FR 93 Resumidero Falls to FR 93 Red Mud Rumble. A few wildfires have…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 93 Red Mud Rumble
FR 93 Red Mud Rumble

FR 93 Red Mud Rumble

This is the southernmost section of FR 93 and connects with FR 103. This part has some 18-inch ruts and mud holes. The slightest bit of moisture mixed with the red mud creates a slick,…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 99N Gemstone Shortcut
FR 99N Gemstone Shortcut

FR 99N Gemstone Shortcut

This is a peaceful rocky shortcut with boulders bordering the trail. The rocks look like they are waiting to be cut into gems. The route is faint in spots and not well-traveled. Some of the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR1026
FR1026

FR1026

FR1026 is a simple and fun trail with one obstacle, rating it 4. One corner (photo 5) is a tight turn across a wash followed by a short section of 16-degree off-camber trail. This turn…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FR103 Run to Rio Puerco
FR103 Run to Rio Puerco

FR103 Run to Rio Puerco

This route begins at the start of FR103 from New Mexico Highway 96. The route is a maintained dirt/gravel road that will take the rider south past the Resumidero Campground route and ending at the…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR445B
FR445B

FR445B

FR445B is a major access road providing access to the western trail system in the area. 445B features a rock bed surface, providing a natural and rugged experience while remaining accessible to most vehicles equipped…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about FR623
FR623

FR623

This is the Lincoln National Forest Road 623 from the Sunspot highway to the Chippaway Trailhead. It is rough in places, with plenty of sharp rocks, and there is a large water crossing that can…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Frametwister
Frametwister

Frametwister

Frametwister is the harder of three trails that shoot off Washout. It starts off with 4-5ft ledges, with little room for maneuvering as the trail works its way up to a monster 8-9ft ledge. This…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
9Extreme
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Francis Canyon Pueblito
Francis Canyon Pueblito

Francis Canyon Pueblito

Starting on 539 just south of where it goes across the dam, you'll head up Francis Mesa Road and over Smith Pass to the top of the mesa. There is some rough exposed rock on…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Frank's Ranch Road
Frank's Ranch Road

Frank's Ranch Road

This narrow two-track is an out-and-back that dead-ends at private property, more specifically, Frank's Ranch. The surface is a combination of rocks and dirt, with some rocks being around 8 inches in size, but no…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras
FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras

FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras

This is a short, straightforward trail in Carson National Forest that is well maintained, allowing any stock SUV to get from beginning to end with little stress. There are beautiful views, stands of cottonwoods amongst…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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ATV trails in New Mexico

Learn more about 1026D
1026D

1026D

1026D is a fun, simple trail that connects back to FR330 via FR1026, making a fun loop. 1026D is simple to navigate and does not have any real obstacles. There is potential for some off-camber…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 2nd Chance
2nd Chance

2nd Chance

2nd Chance is a short but highly technical trail centered around three distinct V-notch obstacles, each requiring smart line choice and steady control. It starts with a tall shelf wall split by a deep V-notch…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about 4073W
4073W

4073W

A scenic but straightforward out and back leads to some dispersed camping options in the Chloride Canyon area. Not a challenging trail by any means, the trail crosses Chloride Canyon from Silver Monument and follows…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 5 Canyon Pass
5 Canyon Pass

5 Canyon Pass

Cutting through 5 different canyons, this out-and-back trail begins on a recently maintained two-track that changes to a rocky drive riverbed after crossing the first deeper wash section. Drivers will have to navigate through a…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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UTV/side-by-side trails in New Mexico

Learn more about 1026D
1026D

1026D

1026D is a fun, simple trail that connects back to FR330 via FR1026, making a fun loop. 1026D is simple to navigate and does not have any real obstacles. There is potential for some off-camber…
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Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 2nd Chance
2nd Chance

2nd Chance

2nd Chance is a short but highly technical trail centered around three distinct V-notch obstacles, each requiring smart line choice and steady control. It starts with a tall shelf wall split by a deep V-notch…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
8Difficult
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about 4073W
4073W

4073W

A scenic but straightforward out and back leads to some dispersed camping options in the Chloride Canyon area. Not a challenging trail by any means, the trail crosses Chloride Canyon from Silver Monument and follows…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 5 Canyon Pass
5 Canyon Pass

5 Canyon Pass

Cutting through 5 different canyons, this out-and-back trail begins on a recently maintained two-track that changes to a rocky drive riverbed after crossing the first deeper wash section. Drivers will have to navigate through a…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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