Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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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
9Extreme
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
Learn more about Truck Trl FSR-123
Truck Trl FSR-123

Truck Trl FSR-123

Truck Trl FSR-123 is a point-to-point trail connecting from the south at FSR-44 to the north at FSR-106 and is primarily softer dirt prone to rutting and mud after rain or snow melt. Rutting averages…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Tunnel
Tunnel

Tunnel

Tunnel is a 2.6-mile-long single track in the Manzanita Mountain Trail System. It is accessed either from the Tunnel Trailhead or Otero Trailhead off State Highway 337, south of the town of Tijeras, New Mexico.…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tunnel Springs Road
Tunnel Springs Road

Tunnel Springs Road

This short up-and-back road travels through private land and ends at the Tunnel Springs Trailhead with great views. It is steep in spots with some large holes and ruts. The parking area is small. The…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tusas Ridge
Tusas Ridge

Tusas Ridge

Tusas Ridge runs north from FSR-222 and dead-ends shy 10 miles to the west after a few substantial elevation changes. The primarily dirt two-track trail can be extremely muddy after wet weather, with smaller loose…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Twin Cabins - FR 527
Twin Cabins - FR 527

Twin Cabins - FR 527

This trail is intermittently gated and closed on the west side. Check to make sure the route is open. It travels along the underground natural gas pipeline that connects Cuba with Los Alamos. Huge behemoth…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Twin Hills Loop
Twin Hills Loop

Twin Hills Loop

Twin Hills Loop runs between the base of the Twin Hill and Cerro Rito and offers features for the most well-equipped 4WD and 4X4 vehicles to enjoy. Most of the trail provides room to pass…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Unity Mine FS 305AA
Unity Mine FS 305AA

Unity Mine FS 305AA

Unity Mine is a trail located just to the south of the Kelly, NM ghost town and southeast of Magdalena, NM. Rich in New Mexico mining history, this trail leads up a narrow mountain road…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Upper Diablo Canyon Rd
Upper Diablo Canyon Rd

Upper Diablo Canyon Rd

This short road is somewhat deceiving as it appears to take you to a water pump station and nothing more. At the very end of the road is a single spot for dry primitive camping…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Upper Gold Gulch
Upper Gold Gulch

Upper Gold Gulch

This is an easy, sandy route through gorgeous terrain. The shoulders of the road are deep sand and should be avoided. The rocks, Alligator Juniper, Pinon Trees, Cholla Cactus and Palm Yuccas create a spectacular…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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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 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
9Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
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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 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
9Extreme
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
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