Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

Discover off-road trails in New Mexico

Powderhorn Ridge

Powderhorn Ridge begins in a short section of private land tracks before meeting the Gila National Forest boundary that is designated via a large sign and a water crossing that cuts through the Mimbres River.…
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Total Miles

10.2

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Powerline

Powerline

Powerline Trail is a 2.7-mile long single-track trail in the Manzanita Mountain trail system just west of Albuquerque, New Mexico. This trail is made up of several hard sections of rock ledge climbs that are…
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Total Miles

2.7

Tech Rating

7Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Learn more about Powerline Pass

Powerline Pass

A nice trail for beginners wanting a fun challenge. This trail is packed with rocks, washed-out roads and a few steep inclines to keep you on your toes. Go with a buddy due to a…
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Total Miles

1.8

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Powers Ridge

Powers Ridge

Powers Ridge is located in the central portion of the Guadalupe Mountain Range in Lincoln National Forest. The trail is a combination of rocks and dirt, with some obstacles in excess of 12". The trail…
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Total Miles

7.1

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Prairie Dog Cruise

Prairie Dog Cruise

This trail begins in Cuarteles, New Mexico, and spans numerous desert hills and arroyos. The ride is approximately 10.5 miles and concludes North on the outskirts of Alcalde, NM. The trail can be traveled either…
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Total Miles

10.4

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring

Learn more about Prather Canyon

Prather Canyon

Prather Canyon trail entrance is located immediately off Highway 24 south of Mayhill, NM. The trail features a few dispersed campsites with spectacular views and good cell service. The surface changes from light rocks and…
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Total Miles

1.2

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Prior

Prior

This is a short and unmarked ATV trail through the Santa Fe National Forest near Gallina Plaza, New Mexico. The 1-mile route is mostly an easy dirt trail with shallow ruts, traversing a hillside on…
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Total Miles

1.0

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about Pucker Falls

Pucker Falls

Pucker Falls is one of the longer trails in the area and offers several obstacles each with varying difficulties and optional lines. It has something for all hard and extreme capable 4WDs. It starts out…
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Total Miles

1.2

Tech Rating

6Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Pueblito Way

Pueblito Way

This route connects the Hill Road Pueblito trail with the Citadel and Shaft House Pueblitos route. It travels through oil and gas fields with machinery and service vehicles. You may see a work truck or…
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Total Miles

8.0

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Puertecito of Bowling Green

Puertecito of Bowling Green

This relatively flat, sandy route travels on the east side of the Veranito Wilderness Study Area and the south side of the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge. There are some erosion issues, especially toward the end…
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Total Miles

3.7

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Pumphouse

Pumphouse

Pumphouse is one of the first offroad trails south of Cloudcroft, NM just off of Highway 130. Turning onto Apache Canyon road, the trailhead is located just over 1/2 mile to the east and is…
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Total Miles

8.1

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Quebradas Backcountry Byway

Quebradas Backcountry Byway

The Quebradas Backcountry Byway is a National Scenic Byway, starting north of Socorro and zipping through the desert down to Highway 380. Along the way, you will see a variety of desert landscapes, with rainbow-hued…
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Total Miles

26.7

Tech Rating

1Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter

Learn more about Rabbit Run

Rabbit Run

Rabbit Run is a quick single-track trail that starts across the road from the Powerline Trail and gains 300 feet as it climbs to the top of a high desert hill in the Cibola National…
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Total Miles

0.7

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Winter, Fall

Learn more about Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake

Rattlesnake is a short single track in a high desert/low alpine terrain that descends from Forest Service Road 05627 (Meadow Ridge) to the intersection with Mighty Mule. It loses 230 feet of elevation over the…
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Total Miles

0.9

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Winter, Fall

Learn more about Rawhide

Rawhide

Rawhide is a looped trail that connects to the Guadalupe Rim Road and is a combination of rock and dirt. Rock gardens are scattered throughout along with some loose rocks and gravel, with no obstacles…
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Total Miles

9.6

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about RD 7020

RD 7020

CR 7020 is a 7-mile off-road trail and oil access road that serves as the easiest and most direct route from Highway 550 to the Angel Peak Loop and Kutz Canyon. The trail combines sections…
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Total Miles

6.9

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Fall, Spring

Learn more about Red Canyon Campground

Red Canyon Campground

This is an easy route to the beautiful, well-shaded, and peaceful Red Canyon Campground. The campground is at 7,600 feet in elevation. It can accommodate RVs up to 22 feet. It is easy access to…
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Total Miles

2.4

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Learn more about Red Cloud Trail

Red Cloud Trail

Red cloud trail works its way across the top of the peaks in Gallinas before descending into a forested area. With many dispersed camping opportunities, this is a great area for some more secluded outdoor…
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Total Miles

9.3

Tech Rating

2Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Red Mesa FSR-578

Red Mesa FSR-578

Red Mesa FSR-578 is a point-to-point trail that connects from FS-222/CR-263 at its north entrance and leads back to SH-285 at its south entrance. This trail can be traversed from either end and is suitable…
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Total Miles

9.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about Redwater

Redwater

Redwater is one of the more challenging trails in the northern portion of the Guadalupe Mountain range. The trail can be accessed via Anderson/Panama (FS518/FS5514) from its north, or from the south off Corkscrew/FS322B. The…
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Total Miles

4.5

Tech Rating

5Moderate

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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ATV trails in New Mexico

Learn more about 1000 Mile Canyon - FS 9216

1000 Mile Canyon - FS 9216

1000 Mile Canyon Trail is a short ATV trail that starts at a small parking area on Sacramento Canyon Road and connects to Agua Chiquita Road. Note that Sacramento Canyon Road is paved and does…
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Total Miles

1.5

Tech Rating

4Moderate

Best Time

Summer, Spring, Fall

Learn more about 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 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 3 Stooges

3 Stooges

3 Stooges is a tight, technical trail that starts with an uneven rock bed climb. It quickly leads into a tricky V-notch with a sharp Z-turn; misplace a tire here, and you risk ending up…
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Total Miles

0.1

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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UTV/side-by-side trails in New Mexico

Learn more about 1026D

1026D

Total Miles

1.4

Tech Rating

3Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

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2nd Chance

Total Miles

0.2

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring

Learn more about 3 Stooges

3 Stooges

Total Miles

0.1

Tech Rating

8Difficult

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Learn more about 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

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