Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

Discover off-road trails in New Mexico

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…
Learn more about Jim Lewis Canyon
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,…
Learn more about Johnson Arroyo ATV
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.…
Learn more about Johnson Canyon
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…
Learn more about Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route
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…
Learn more about Johnson Hill View
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.…
Learn more about Karr Main
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…
Learn more about Kennedy Canyon
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…
Learn more about Kiowa Mountain
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…
Learn more about Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road
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…
Learn more about Kutz Canyon East
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…
Learn more about Kutz Canyon West
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,…
Learn more about Kuykendal
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…
Learn more about La Jara Canyon
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…
Learn more about La Junta Canyon
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…
Learn more about La Luz
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about La Madera Loop FSR-222E
La Madera Loop FSR-222E

La Madera Loop FSR-222E

La Madera Loop is a highly diverse trail that offers many obstacles, terrain changes, and scenic views. The trail starts on softer dirt and is surrounded by trees before becoming a very lightly used and…
Learn more about La Madera Loop FSR-222E
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about La Madera Viveash
La Madera Viveash

La Madera Viveash

La Madera Viveash begins as a primarily rocky trail with short steep grades, rocks up to 14 inches in size, with some rock gardens and some rutting. The rocky sections have a combination of loose…
Learn more about La Madera Viveash
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Laborcita Canyon
Laborcita Canyon

Laborcita Canyon

Laborcita Canyon Road is located in Lincoln National Forest, just Northeast of La Luz, NM. This trail runs North-South through the National Forest. The trail starts on pavement then turns to dirt about a mile…
Learn more about Laborcita Canyon
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ladron View
Ladron View

Ladron View

This spur route heads south from Riley County Road 12. It leads to gorgeous views of the Ladron Mountains and open areas for hiking and exploring. There are some old uranium prospects and mines in…
Learn more about Ladron View
Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ladron Wilderness Access
Ladron Wilderness Access

Ladron Wilderness Access

This spur route travels southeast from Riley CR 12 toward Ladron Mountain. The road continues into the Ladron Wilderness Study Area and can serve as the starting point for a hike into the rugged wilderness.…
Learn more about Ladron Wilderness Access
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
1...12131415161718192021...30

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…
Learn more about 1026D
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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…
Learn more about 4073W
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…
Learn more about 5 Canyon Pass
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 7 Waterfalls
7 Waterfalls

7 Waterfalls

7 Waterfalls is a short but gnarly rock-crawling trail in the Glade Run Recreation Area. It has several extreme waterfall obstacles that are 6-foot or more tall ledges that are nearly vertical. The trail makes…
Learn more about 7 Waterfalls
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
12345678910...116

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…
Learn more about 1026D
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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…
Learn more about 4073W
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…
Learn more about 5 Canyon Pass
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about 7 Waterfalls
7 Waterfalls

7 Waterfalls

7 Waterfalls is a short but gnarly rock-crawling trail in the Glade Run Recreation Area. It has several extreme waterfall obstacles that are 6-foot or more tall ledges that are nearly vertical. The trail makes…
Learn more about 7 Waterfalls
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
12345678910...112

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!