Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about The Array Loop
The Array Loop

The Array Loop

Driving on an off-road trail in the Cibola National Forest near the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico is an exhilarating and scenic experience. The Cibola National Forest encompasses a vast area of rugged…
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Total Miles
31.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Ascent
The Ascent

The Ascent

Relatively low threat at the start, but as you continue on, the two-track becomes slightly more narrow with larger rocks. The increased difficultly level is due to ledges with more significant mud holes proceeding them.…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Mine Shaft
The Mine Shaft

The Mine Shaft

The Mine Shaft begins the adventure with a small boulder field of differential catchers and after these obstacles are avoided, the trail is a series of 6-7 foot ledges which are slowly covered up to…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Three Bottles
Three Bottles

Three Bottles

Three Bottles is the hardest trail in the Manzanita Mountain Trail System near Albuquerque, New Mexico. This trail is best for running south to north, as it goes through several huge rock problems that are…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Three Mile Canyon Road
Three Mile Canyon Road

Three Mile Canyon Road

Three Mile Canyon Road is a Forest Service road located in the Sacramento Mountain range and Lincoln National Forest. The trail winds into the canyon and then back out to lead the traveler to Carr…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Timberon Overland Express
Timberon Overland Express

Timberon Overland Express

The Timberon Overland Express is a great way to get a taste of overlanding without much preparation. The route can be run in either direction, as the entire trip is on county roads which cross…
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Total Miles
79.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall
Learn more about Tower Peak via Rosedale Road
Tower Peak via Rosedale Road

Tower Peak via Rosedale Road

This is an alternate route approaching the highlands surrounding Mt. Withington. Highlights of this road include unique rock formations, sweeping vistas, and downright spooky drives through previously burned forests. One section of the route drives…
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Total Miles
17.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tunnel
Tunnel

Tunnel

Tunnel is a 2.6-mile-long single track in the Manzanita Mountain Trail System. It is accessed either from the Tunnel Trailhead or Otero Trailhead off State Highway 337, south of the town of Tijeras, New Mexico.…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tunnel Springs Road
Tunnel Springs Road

Tunnel Springs Road

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…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Unity Mine FS 305AA
Unity Mine FS 305AA

Unity Mine FS 305AA

Unity Mine is a trail located just to the south of the Kelly, NM ghost town and southeast of Magdalena, NM. Rich in New Mexico mining history, this trail leads up a narrow mountain road…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Upper Diablo Canyon Rd
Upper Diablo Canyon Rd

Upper Diablo Canyon Rd

This short road is somewhat deceiving as it appears to take you to a water pump station and nothing more. At the very end of the road is a single spot for dry primitive camping…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Upper Gold Gulch
Upper Gold Gulch

Upper Gold Gulch

This is an easy, sandy route through gorgeous terrain. The shoulders of the road are deep sand and should be avoided. The rocks, Alligator Juniper, Pinon Trees, Cholla Cactus and Palm Yuccas create a spectacular…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ute Canyon
Ute Canyon

Ute Canyon

A nice in-and-back trail on forestry service roads through the Santa Fe National Forest near Ledoux, NM and Morphy Lake State Park. This is a woodcutting area so there can be the occasional traffic, but…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Valle Grande Edge
Valle Grande Edge

Valle Grande Edge

For those seeking unique vistas in the cool New Mexico high country, Valles Caldera is a must-visit opportunity. This is the main route through the center of Valles Caldera National Preserve. It crosses a wide-open…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Valle San Antonio Road
Valle San Antonio Road

Valle San Antonio Road

Valle San Antonio forms the main portion of the backcountry in the northern half of Valles Caldera. This wide valley has a small creek running through the bottom, with numerous opportunities for fishing and hiking,…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Valle Toledo Road
Valle Toledo Road

Valle Toledo Road

This scenic route drives through the eastern edge of Valle San Antonio, before going through a ravine and opening into the wide open spaces of Valle Toledo. It is the primary access route for many…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Valle Vidal - FR 1950
Valle Vidal - FR 1950

Valle Vidal - FR 1950

This route is a beautiful forest road that takes you into the Carson National Forest/Sangre De Christo Mountains. The beginning of the trail immediately kicks off with stunning, towering rock cliffs on either side as…
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Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Valley View
Valley View

Valley View

Valley View is a spur that continues southward off of Muleshoe/FSR 234 and provides a great view of almost all the surrounding mountains in this area of the Cibola National Forest. The trail features a…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Wandering Wake
Wandering Wake

Wandering Wake

Wandering Wake is a trail that shows minimal signs of use and is very primitive with no signs of maintenance being performed. The surface changes frequently from dirt to sand with some smaller rocky sections…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Water Canyon
Water Canyon

Water Canyon

Water Canyon is found just off the Upper Rio Penasco Road near Marcia, NM south of Cloudcroft east of NM6563. The trail is generally two vehicles wide with small sections being slightly narrow due to…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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