Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Arroyo de los Diegos
Arroyo de los Diegos

Arroyo de los Diegos

Arroyo de los Diegos is a primary dirt two-track that makes a partial loop from its connecting points off Valle Grande. The dirt surface shows some significant signs of rutting and erosion, with some areas…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Arroyo Hondo Forest Service 79
Arroyo Hondo Forest Service 79

Arroyo Hondo Forest Service 79

Forest Service road that climbs a wide loose and rutted road. There are many shallow ruts and a few deep ruts that must be navigated around if clearance is an issue. There is a very…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Arroyo Montosa FS 10A
Arroyo Montosa FS 10A

Arroyo Montosa FS 10A

Arroyo Montosa begins just over 2 miles after entering Forest Road 10 off Highway 169 and is an out-and-back trail. This track runs along the southern portion of the Bear Mountain Range in Cibola National…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Atkinson Canyon
Atkinson Canyon

Atkinson Canyon

Atkinson Canyon can be found just south of Cloudcroft, NM off NM6563. The trail surface is a combination of dirt and rocks with no obstacles larger than 8" and very minor rutting in some low-lying…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about ATV Loop
ATV Loop

ATV Loop

This is a 4-mile-long ATV loop in the Glade Run Recreation Area. It mostly goes through washes, oilwell roads, and easy ridge lines. The washes are smooth and sandy, with lots of tracks to follow,…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about ATV Rim
ATV Rim

ATV Rim

This is an easy ATV trail in the Glade Run Recreation Area that winds between juniper trees in a high desert terrain. It's mostly dirt, with a bit of sand, with lots of whoops. It's…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Baca Traverse
Baca Traverse

Baca Traverse

Baca Traverse sits in the foothills of the Capitan Mountains and starts out with some minor off-camber rutted areas that are a combination of rocks and dirt. The initial ascent opens up to a more…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backway to Cabezon Peak
Backway to Cabezon Peak

Backway to Cabezon Peak

This set of well maintained, dirt roads provides access to Cabezon Peak from nearby Pipeline Road. It passes through some typical New Mexican high-desert scenery, with shrubs and cacti on either side of a winding…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bad Hair Day "BHD"
Bad Hair Day

Bad Hair Day "BHD"

Bad Hair Day "BHD" begins at an intersection of trails most commonly run in conjunction with Hidden Valley. The trail begins working its way up a wash and begins to narrow with the increasing size…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Bailey Canyon
Bailey Canyon

Bailey Canyon

This trail is a short three-mile switchback road that goes from Hwy 82 to the center of La luz trail. The views are very decent and there are a handful of decent campsites along the…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Springs Road 266
Bear Springs Road 266

Bear Springs Road 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
7.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
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
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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 - 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

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 3 Stooges
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

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 3 Stooges
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
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
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