Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route
St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route

St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route

This is one of the more varied trails in New Mexico in terms of scenery and topography. Starting in the Jemez mountains with large pine forests, this trail transitions to mesa prairie, and then dives…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Storage
Storage

Storage

Storage begins as a dirt road and then frequently changes to a rocky surface before eventually becoming primarily rock. This out and back trail is a spur off Rocky/FS521 and will be easily completed by…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Strozzi Road FS505
Strozzi Road FS505

Strozzi Road FS505

Strozzi Road/FS-505 is a connecting trail that can be run from north-south or south-north, connecting Highway 60 at the north to Water Canyon Road at the south. Starting the trail from the north, the first…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sulphur Springs Road
Sulphur Springs Road

Sulphur Springs Road

This road is used to access the Sulphur Springs area on the western side of Valles Caldera. It is important to note that the road is closed short of the springs, and will require a…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swingle Canyon FS62
Swingle Canyon FS62

Swingle Canyon FS62

Swingle Canyon can be run from either the west off Slash Draw/FS63 or from the east off Highway 60. Coming from the east expect some loose, rocky ascents with some obstacles being close to 12"…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about SXS/ATV Test Your Skills Trail
SXS/ATV Test Your Skills Trail

SXS/ATV Test Your Skills Trail

This trail is tight and twisty with many surprises over hidden hillcrests. Take it slow and easy or you might lose a mirror. Recommended travel direction of east to west on this trail will help…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about T Bar T
T Bar T

T Bar T

A slightly more challenging alternative to the middle section of Saddle Rock Canyon. Going north to south there is a nice little gatekeeper rock as soon as you turn off the wash. If you can…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tank Tour
Tank Tour

Tank Tour

Tank tour is a variable mix of dirt road, rough rocky dirt road and a few easy technical rocky sections. Warning for tall and wide vehicles, as this trail takes you under a seven foot…
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Total Miles
37.1
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Teakettle Rock - FR 103
Teakettle Rock - FR 103

Teakettle Rock - FR 103

This easy, beautiful mountain route travels through aspen stands, ponderosa pines, and gorgeous open meadows. FR 103 Teakettle Rock can be reached from Highway 96 by traveling south on the OnX trail "Run to the…
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Total Miles
11.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tent Rocks
Tent Rocks

Tent Rocks

This trail starts after Anna's Ridge and continues on the narrow ridgeline on the clay hills. It has sweeping turns and little descents and climbs as it goes from each hilltop to the next. It's…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
3Easy
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
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Causeway
The Causeway

The Causeway

The Causeway begins just past the entrance to Hidden Valley and immediately begins with a steep dirt climb that keeps gaining in elevation and is littered with small loose rocks. As you continue to climb…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, 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
8Difficult
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
9Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring
Learn more about Three Eyed Monkey
Three Eyed Monkey

Three Eyed Monkey

This route is a mix of oil well roads, and mid-width trail ideal for 60" SxSs, ATVs, and dirt bikes. It goes through an open desert near Aztec, New Mexico. It's made up of primitive…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
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
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tightrope Connector
Tightrope Connector

Tightrope Connector

Tightrope Connector is a very short single track through a grassy high desert terrain that links Maria's Canyon Road to Beanfield Ridge. It provides a method of jumping into some technical single track more early…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
2Easy
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

ATV trails in New Mexico

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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

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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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