Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Baney Canyon
Baney Canyon

Baney Canyon

Located in the northwestern foothills of the San Mateo Mountains range, Baney Canyon features an overall well-maintained road. The surface changes from dirt to rocky sections several times, with a few low-lying washes, but will…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Barberro Mesa Drop
Barberro Mesa Drop

Barberro Mesa Drop

Barberro Mesa Drop begins on an easy dirt surface two-track through the upper mesa area before it ascends slightly over a loose rocky surface crest. The first 4.5 miles is a wide-open two-track with some…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beanfield Ridge
Beanfield Ridge

Beanfield Ridge

Beanfield Ridge is a short single track through a grassy high desert terrain that is easy to miss from both entrances because there are no trail markings in this area. It departs from Maria's Canyon…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A
Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A

Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A

Bear Canyon Road begins in the Signal Fire burn scar but climbs into a beautiful Ponderosa pine forest. The road is generally easy and well-maintained. Great views of the Black Range as you climb higher.…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Mountain Foothills
Bear Mountain Foothills

Bear Mountain Foothills

Bear Mountain Foothills is a very easily navigated trail that is primarily dirt and has no major obstacles and will be suitable for most vehicles including high clearance 2WD but does appear to be unmaintained.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Scat
Bear Scat

Bear Scat

Bear Scat is an intermediate single track with several rock ledge obstacles. Bear Scat starts on the south end from a large dirt staging area off of Juan Tomas Road with plenty of places to…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Bear Spring
Bear Spring

Bear Spring

Bear Spring is overall a very well-maintained road with the majority being wide enough for two vehicles. There are no major obstacles along the road, however, drivers should be aware of the low-lying washes that…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Springs Rd 266
Bear Springs Rd 266

Bear Springs Rd 266

When looking at the map, you can see that this road leads to private land, however, at the start of the trail, there is a sign that reads that it goes on for around 16…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Springs Road Continued
Bear Springs Road Continued

Bear Springs Road Continued

This parking area is off NF-10 and FS-266 in the Ponderosa Forest. The trail starts at the end of Bear Springs, FS-266. 35.739684, -106.558652. The trail has lots of curves and corners. The first mile…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
4Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Trail
Bear Trail

Bear Trail

Bear Trail starts after the Skinny Canyon and makes a semi-circle to the top of Beaver Falls as an easier alternative to Beaver Falls (but still challenging). Once at the top of Beaver Falls, you…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beaver Creek Canyon
Beaver Creek Canyon

Beaver Creek Canyon

Beaver Creek begins with a wide-open entrance that quickly leads towards Bell Canyon before following Beaver Creek. The out-and-back trail begins on a primarily dirt surface with some moderate to heavy rutting and slightly off-camber…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beaver Falls
Beaver Falls

Beaver Falls

After the Skinny Canyon, if you take the loop to the west, the wash narrows up and gets really rocky, with several big boulders a couple of feet tall, and a foot-tall ledge all the…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
10Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Benson Ridge
Benson Ridge

Benson Ridge

Benson Ridge can be found just off Highway 6563 approximately 8 miles south of Cloudcroft. The trail begins on a well-maintained surface and gradually changes to a more rocky and dirt surface. There are no…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Johnson
Big Johnson

Big Johnson

There's a gatekeeper right at the southern entrance to Big Johnson that is a tall vertical wall about 6+ feet tall, approached through a narrow slot in the rock formation. If the gatekeeper is at…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
10Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Rock
Big Rock

Big Rock

Lined with thick trees and large rock formations within the tree lines, the Big Rock trail loops the mountain's base with a good diversity of terrain. The trail is primarily dirt that can be extremely…
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Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Big Rock View
Big Rock View

Big Rock View

This trail features rough terrain. You will definitely need an experienced driver. The trails are a mix of sand and rocks. There are beautiful views once you reach the trail and you are able to…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Rosa Canyon
Big Rosa Canyon

Big Rosa Canyon

Big Rosa Canyon is a very diverse trail that runs along the east perimeter of the Withington Wilderness area. Starting at higher elevation, the views are wide open and give a glimpse of the canyons…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Billy the Kid Loop
Billy the Kid Loop

Billy the Kid Loop

This area is mostly flat and full of ranches. But this trail provides some scenic sights of Cibolo Creek and its eroded banks and, as an added bonus, you drive right past the grave of…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Birdhouse Ridge
Birdhouse Ridge

Birdhouse Ridge

Birdhouse Ridge is an intermediate trail in the Cibola National Forest that gains 650 feet over 2.7 miles as it heads south. It starts at the Tunnel Trailhead off State Highway 337 and continues as…
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Total Miles
2.5
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bisti Badlands Overlook
Bisti Badlands Overlook

Bisti Badlands Overlook

Off of Da-Na-Zin Road, this short spur trail takes you to an overlook right on the edge of the Bisti badlands. There is a closed gate at the entrance that should be closed behind you.…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, 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
9Difficult
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
9Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
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