Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about National Livestock Road
National Livestock Road

National Livestock Road

National Livestock Road begins as a well-maintained dirt and gravel out and back road, and progressively becomes more difficult and rocky. Starting out wide enough for two vehicles, the road changes to a single-vehicle-wide two-track…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nogal Canyon FSR-400
Nogal Canyon FSR-400

Nogal Canyon FSR-400

Nogal Canyon is a very easy trail to traverse, accessible by most vehicles, and is well maintained. If the road is accessed from its entry off Highway 37, the first 4.7 miles is primarily private…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Coe
North Coe

North Coe

North Coe is located just south of the Fort Stanton NCA and Fort Stanton historical site and is an out-and-back trail. The trail provides amazing views in every direction and is passable by most 4x4…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about North Orr
North Orr

North Orr

Located just off CR99/Dry Canyon Road, North Orr provides great camping areas surrounded by thick forest trees and a few hiking trails. The trail is just over single vehicle wide and provides room to pass…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon
North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon

North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon

North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon has a long history in New Mexico dating back to the 1800s. The road itself is overall well-maintained except for some washboarding along the route. While there are…
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Total Miles
53.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Not Worth It
Not Worth It

Not Worth It

Not Worth It starts just below the water dam but quickly changes into a narrow canyon filled with boulders and an increasing elevation. These scattered boulders get bigger and more frequent as you continue to…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Oak Flat Connector
Oak Flat Connector

Oak Flat Connector

Oak Flat Connector is a 0.8-mile single track on the south end of the Manzanita Mountain Trail System. Although short, it has some moderately challenging rock sections that will start your ride off with a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Off Again
Off Again

Off Again

Off Again has a steep ascent comprised of off-camber climbs, 4-6 foot ledges, and small boulder fields which will challenge drivers' skills. Some of the off-camber climbs do have multiple options but the rock shelf…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Peggy Mesa Road
Old Peggy Mesa Road

Old Peggy Mesa Road

This trail is off the 376, just past the Gillman Tunnels in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The trail is very rocky and can have a little water crossing, depending on the time of year. This…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Old Spanish Trail
Old Spanish Trail

Old Spanish Trail

The Old Spanish Trail is one of the longer tracks in the area and features amazing views of the mountains to the west, grasslands at the north, and a fun desert feed before getting closer…
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Total Miles
21.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Osha Pass/70b
Osha Pass/70b

Osha Pass/70b

This route is the main forest road that provides access to the 70 Moto Trail, which is a width-restricted motorized trail that climbs to Osha Pass. This trail also provides access to the Elliot Barker…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Otero Canyon
Otero Canyon

Otero Canyon

Otero Canyon is a really fun and easy trail in the Manzanita Mountain Trail System by Albuquerque, New Mexico. This one is scenic, fast, and flowy, with a few rocky sections. It starts from the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Outlaw Lookout
Outlaw Lookout

Outlaw Lookout

This area is mostly flat and desolate. However, this trail will bring you scenic views of the Pecos River and put you back into the old west. This trail will take you down into a…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pacheco Canyon
Pacheco Canyon

Pacheco Canyon

Pacheco Canyon is a great easy trail near the Santa Fe Ski area, just outside Santa Fe, NM. The trail can be run in either direction, but the views heading downhill into Tesuque Village are…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Palo Duroso Canyon
Palo Duroso Canyon

Palo Duroso Canyon

Despite appearing on most maps as NM state road 165, Palo Duroso Canyon is an unimproved dirt road from the time it leaves Placitas until until it meets 536 going to Sandia Crest. This road…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Palomos Gap
Palomos Gap

Palomos Gap

Palomos gap is a fun variable New Mexico trail South East of Truth or Consequences. The route takes you from maintained dirt roads, through soft sand river beds, and more technical rocky narrow canyon trails.…
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Total Miles
25.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Parsons - FSR108
Parsons - FSR108

Parsons - FSR108

Parsons is a connecting spur that runs from the end of Nogal Canyon/FSR-400 to Bonito Canyon to the south. The surface is a combination of dirt and rock and appears to be very well maintained.…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pecos Barillas 83
Pecos Barillas 83

Pecos Barillas 83

When I tell people I'm in New Mexico, they automatically think about the desert, but the Santa Fe National forest encompasses 1.6 million acres of mountains, valley's and mesa's. This trail ranges from an elevation…
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Total Miles
13.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pecos River Cruise
Pecos River Cruise

Pecos River Cruise

This is a moderate trail and has great views of the Pecos River. It is a sandy trail and has great spots to fish if you are into that. While traveling this trail there were…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pecos WIlderness Border Road
Pecos WIlderness Border Road

Pecos WIlderness Border Road

This route runs through the open highlands of Borrego Mesa, providing expansive views of the surrounding foothills. This section is not maintained and is prone to significant washouts and ruts. In dry conditions, the primary…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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