Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Moon Canyon - FR 117
Moon Canyon - FR 117

Moon Canyon - FR 117

FR 117 Moon Canyon travels through dense forests of aspen and pine trees with intermittent drainages. The route has unavoidable deep ruts and mud holes throughout. On the lower section, a rocky, washed-out area will…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about More Cowbell
More Cowbell

More Cowbell

More Cowbell is a 1.6-mile single track that connects the Coyote Trail to the Coyote Split Trail. This one is pretty flat with hardly any elevation gain, but it has lots of tight curves through…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Mount Withington via Monica Saddle
Mount Withington via Monica Saddle

Mount Withington via Monica Saddle

Mount Withington dominates the landscape around the Very Large Array, rising to just over 10,000 ft. In the spirit of adventure, it just begs those driving nearby to drivers to go see if they can…
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Total Miles
18.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Mt. Taylor Peak 4x4 Road
Mt. Taylor Peak 4x4 Road

Mt. Taylor Peak 4x4 Road

This 4x4 road is a great intro to overlanding, with stunning views and minimal technical obstacles. Starting from Grants, the road climbs almost 5000 feet to within 1/2 mile of Mt. Taylor peak. The road…
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Total Miles
17.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mt. Taylor Summit
Mt. Taylor Summit

Mt. Taylor Summit

This section of trail branches off from Mt. Taylor 4x4 Road and takes you up to the summit of Mt. Taylor. It is rugged and exposed, with not much cover if the weather rolls in.…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Learn more about Muddy Slane Cut
Muddy Slane Cut

Muddy Slane Cut

This is a fun little rollercoaster crawl cutting from Mud Canyon to Slane Canyon. The fun starts slow on an oil road just off Mud Canyon Road before making a sharp turn into a deeply…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mudhole Mania - FR 69C
Mudhole Mania - FR 69C

Mudhole Mania - FR 69C

This short trail has deep mud holes to start and an open area at the end. In the open area, there are a number of fun, exhilarating, steep, short paths. A significant amount of time…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Mule Train
Mule Train

Mule Train

Mule Train is an intermediate single track north of Los Alamos, New Mexico, with some moderate rocky sections that will require significant route-finding skills when the trail goes through a burn area. The northwest entrance…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Muleshoe
Muleshoe

Muleshoe

Muleshoe is one of the longer trails on the west side of the foothills in the area. The track is an overall well-maintained single-vehicle-wide road with room to pass if needed and will be suitable…
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Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Munoz Creek/NFS 357
Munoz Creek/NFS 357

Munoz Creek/NFS 357

This route descends almost a thousand feet from Carson National Forest and Lagoona Seca Mesa to meander 5.5 miles along Munoz Canyon before meeting the Hill Road Pueblito trail. Initially a well kept, graded NFS…
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Total Miles
13.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road
Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road

Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road

This short ride in the Dona Ana Mountains starts from the end of the desert wind way past the Dona Ana Trailhead. The road was in generally good condition with a few rock ledges and…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Narrow Wash ATV
Narrow Wash ATV

Narrow Wash ATV

From the south, this trail starts as a wide dirt trail between the pinyon trees, with portions of the trail in the beginning that are full-width roads. It turns off of the main road back…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about New Years
New Years

New Years

New Years Trail is a double black diamond 4x4 jeep trail that will require a minimum of 37"+ tires and front and rear lockers, and it's recommended to have winches, skid plates, and proper recovery…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
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
1Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about North Glorieta Pass
North Glorieta Pass

North Glorieta Pass

North Glorieta Pass can be run from its east entrance at the top of Rowe Hill off of CR34 or from its west entrance located off of CR51. The primarily dirt two track is just…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Pipeline Road
North Pipeline Road

North Pipeline Road

This route connects the Old State Highway 279 off Highway 550 with South Pipeline Road, or Backway to Cabezon Peak. There is one major obstacle through the Rio Puerco Arroyo at the northern end. The…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Star - Chloride to O-Bar-O
North Star - Chloride to O-Bar-O

North Star - Chloride to O-Bar-O

This northern section of North Star connects from Chloride Canyon to SR163 at O-Bar-O Ranch. Those looking for easy access to North Star going south towards the Sapillo area or Silver City can take SR163…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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 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
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…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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 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
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…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer

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