Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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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
3Easy
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old State Highway 52 - FR 549
Old State Highway 52 - FR 549

Old State Highway 52 - FR 549

Forest Road 549, also known as "Old State Highway 52" makes for a fun day drive with plenty to see along the way. As the name implies, before the current highway 52 was built, this…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ortiz Mountain Pass
Ortiz Mountain Pass

Ortiz Mountain Pass

Ortiz Mountain Pass, when run in its entirety, gives a clear view of Los Alomos to the west, Montoso Peak to the southwest, and the Pecos Wilderness Mountains to the east. The trail begins on…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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
2Easy
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
3Easy
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
2Easy
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pajarito - FR 446CC
Pajarito - FR 446CC

Pajarito - FR 446CC

Pajarito (FR446CC) serves as an access road used to connect users to the northern trail system. The road begins at the end of Maria's Canyon, with a notable landmark, the large open grazing area that…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Palo Duroso Canyon
Palo Duroso Canyon

Palo Duroso Canyon

This trail is on the back side of the Sandia Mountain range. You can access this trail via Highway 165 in Placitas, New Mexico, or Highway 536 in Cedar Crest, New Mexico, off Highway 14.…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1Easy
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
4Moderate
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
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Peaceful Path - FR 194
Peaceful Path - FR 194

Peaceful Path - FR 194

This minimally traveled route follows FR 194 through the Cibola National Forest and winds along the southern boundaries of the Ignacio Chavez and Chamisa Wilderness Study Areas. It is a level route that has open…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
13.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
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. While traveling this trail, there are some spots where it has…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Penasco Springs
Penasco Springs

Penasco Springs

Penasco Springs is a wonderful desert experience that takes you down into the canyons at the base of the mountains and through some fun terrain that most 4x4 vehicles will handle. Starting out, the road…
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Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Peterson Canyon
Peterson Canyon

Peterson Canyon

There is a Forest Service gate at the beginning of the trail; it is not locked, just chained. Once you undo the chain, you'll drive in and close the gate behind you. Once on public…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pinabetosa Water Break
Pinabetosa Water Break

Pinabetosa Water Break

At the end of the trail, there are beautiful views of the surrounding red mesas and mountaintops. The route is an unmaintained dirt road that breaks off from FR316. During rain/snow conditions, the route is…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pine Flat Connector
Pine Flat Connector

Pine Flat Connector

Pine Flat Connector starts on the north end at a large trailhead with pull-through parking spaces for trailers. It starts out as a very wide dirt road, then narrows up into a single track and…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
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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 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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