Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Jack's Valley
Jack's Valley

Jack's Valley

Jack's Valley begins on a wide-open and almost unobstructed two-track trail that gradually becomes extremely narrow once in the canyon. The beginning of the trail is a combination of dirt and rocks with only a…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jackalope
Jackalope

Jackalope

Jackalope is a 2.3-mile-long single track that starts directly off State Highway 337 with no staging or parking area. The trail just starts behind a gate. You wouldn't notice this trail is here unless looking…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Jacques Canyon FSR-719
Jacques Canyon FSR-719

Jacques Canyon FSR-719

Jacques Canyon is an exceptionally well-maintained and easily passable trail for most vehicles, including some high-clearance passenger cars. While dispersed camping is not permitted along this particular trail, the thick trees that line the route…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jacquez Canyon Road
Jacquez Canyon Road

Jacquez Canyon Road

This trail is a mixed-use oil and ranching road that runs between Route 550 and Road 7007. It offers relatively rapid access to the trails that zig-zag between Angel's Edge and Largo Canyon. From 550,…
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Total Miles
13.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about James Ridge
James Ridge

James Ridge

James Ridge is a narrow single-vehicle-wide trail that connects Sixteen Springs Canyon Road. to the Three Mile Canyon trail. There are no obstacles larger than 10" along the trail, however, some of the rocks can…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jim Lewis Canyon
Jim Lewis Canyon

Jim Lewis Canyon

Jim Lewis Canyon is a well-maintained forest service road lined with tall pines and connects from Weed Road/Perk Canyon/171 to Agua Chiquita Road at the west end. There are several dispersed camping sites along the…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson Arroyo ATV
Johnson Arroyo ATV

Johnson Arroyo ATV

This trail is 2.7 miles of easy wash trail through the Johnson Arroyo. The wash stays pretty wide the whole time, with lots of tracks to follow. From the south, it goes through the easy,…
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Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson Canyon
Johnson Canyon

Johnson Canyon

This easy route takes you from Highway 550 on CR 378 through Johnson Canyon to Largo Canyon. The sandy, rutted trail travels around incredible rock formations with black, yellow, and red layers of sedimentary rock.…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route
Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route

Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route

The Johnson/Gordy's hill area is known for its extremes. Most people come here either to do the very accessible Quebradas Backcountry Byway or the more challenging climbs through the arroyos. This route is for those…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson Hill View
Johnson Hill View

Johnson Hill View

As this route climbs Johnson Hill, it follows the National Historical Trail the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. This translates to The Royal Road of the Interior Land. It was also known as the…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Karr Main
Karr Main

Karr Main

Karr Main is a decently maintained trail that is surrounded by thick forest trees, great dispersed camping sites, and a couple of small areas that give a glimpse overlooking the Alamogordo and White Sands Area.…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kennedy Canyon
Kennedy Canyon

Kennedy Canyon

Kennedy Canyon begins on a lightly rutted but well-maintained dirt two-track that later changes to a more rocky surface. The sections of small rock gardens can have obstacles up to 18 inches in size, but…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kiowa Mountain
Kiowa Mountain

Kiowa Mountain

The Kiowa Mountain trail does a partial loop around the base of Kiowa Mountain, providing a hiking opportunity to make it to the Kiowa Lookout at the summit. The terrain worsens from the trail entrance…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road
Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road

Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road

This 7.3 mile trail begins at FS 861 (Knight Canyon Road) and US 90. The trail begins on a 2-track, full size sandy dirt road that climbs gently up to the first gate. You'll continue…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Kutz Canyon East
Kutz Canyon East

Kutz Canyon East

While this trail is not technically challenging there are a lot of terrain changes over it's 7.5-mile length. The west end of the trail starts with dirt, packed clay, and sand in a fairly open…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kutz Canyon West
Kutz Canyon West

Kutz Canyon West

This oil road starts out wide and sandy but gradually becomes increasingly narrow as it winds its way deeper into the canyon. There are some ledges when entering and exiting washes, but this is a…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kuykendal
Kuykendal

Kuykendal

Kuykendal is a combination of dirt and rock that will be easily accessible by most 4x4 and AWD vehicles and provides wide open views and numerous areas to disperse camp. While primarily single vehicle wide,…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Jara Canyon
La Jara Canyon

La Jara Canyon

This trail is a well-maintained forest road that leads from US 64 to some logging trails along the border of the Taos Pueblo. The road is closed near the logging trails as its condition deteriorates…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Junta Canyon
La Junta Canyon

La Junta Canyon

A well-maintained forest road that is gated as it approaches the Taos Pueblo. It provides access to a woodcutting area as well as logging operations in the national forest. There are appx 4-5 dispersed camping…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about La Luz
La Luz

La Luz

This trail starts in High Rolls off of Old Firehouse Road. Pass the houses and it becomes a dirt, rock and gravel winding road. There are a few hiking trails along the way as you…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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ATV trails in New Mexico

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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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