Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest
El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest

El Cerrito Area of Santa Fe National Forest

Open mesa plains with a web-like network of dirt roads with the occasional rocky obstacle and/or ledge. The general area is wide-open with scenic views of surrounding mesas. If you navigate deep enough into this…
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Total Miles
33.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about El Paso Gap Trail
El Paso Gap Trail

El Paso Gap Trail

This trail is a total of 52 miles and connects the town of Dell City to NM Highway 137 which can go to Queens Nm or to the far campsite of Dog Canyon in the…
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Total Miles
51.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring
Learn more about Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain

Elk Mountain

The Elk Mountain Trail is an out-and-back at Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico. It is an easy and very scenic ride to the peak at 11.6k feet, where the views are incredible. Towards…
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Total Miles
14.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Elk Ridge North
Elk Ridge North

Elk Ridge North

Elk Ridge North spurs off from Lick Ridge and should be entered from the west end and taken as an out and back as the trail is completely washed out less than 1/4 mile from…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Elk Standoff
Elk Standoff

Elk Standoff

The trail is well maintained with a few portions that contain small rock gardens. Towards the end of the trail, there are a number of old, abandoned structures. One appears to have been an old…
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Total Miles
26.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Encino Mountain Trail
Encino Mountain Trail

Encino Mountain Trail

This trail takes you up into the Santa Fe National Forest. This is an easy trail for most with AWD or 4WD. Make sure you have gas as this is a vast mountain range where…
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Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Faulkner Gap
Faulkner Gap

Faulkner Gap

This is an easy fast route through canyons and sweeping roads that cut through BLM-leased property so please practice the leave-no-trace policy and close all gates as cattle are out and roaming in these areas.…
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Total Miles
19.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Five Mile Pass
Five Mile Pass

Five Mile Pass

Five Mile Pass is an unmaintained trail that tracks one of several valleys in the area with some changes in elevation and great views. The road is primarily dirt and rock, with some rock gardens…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Forest Loop Road 445
Forest Loop Road 445

Forest Loop Road 445

Forest Loop Road 445 leads from NM Highway 165 to the northern base of the Sandia Mountains and back to NM 165. The western side of the loop is more difficult with some washouts, arroyos…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Road 722
Forest Road 722

Forest Road 722

This is an in-and-back leading through Carson National Forest. Winding through and cresting at nearly 10,000 feet this is an easy cruise with some awesome scenery. Minimal traffic in the area but there is woodcutting…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Service Road 10
Forest Service Road 10

Forest Service Road 10

Forest Service Road 10 is an absolutely million-dollar view road guaranteed to leave you awestruck. The entrance off Highway 4 has been washed out so only trucks or high-clearance vehicles can maneuver the ditch obstacle.…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fourth of July Campground
Fourth of July Campground

Fourth of July Campground

This route leads to the premier area to see the Big Tooth Maple in the Manzano Mountains. It is the largest stand of maples in New Mexico. The road is easy but narrow in spots.…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR623
FR623

FR623

This is the Lincoln National Forest Road 623 from the Sunspot highway to the Chippaway Trailhead. It is rough in places, with plenty of sharp rocks, and there is a large water crossing that can…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras
FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras

FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras

This is a short, straightforward trail in Carson National Forest that is well maintained, allowing any stock SUV to get from beginning to end with little stress. There are beautiful views, stands of cottonwoods amongst…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 23/FS 137 Abiquiu to El Rito
FS 23/FS 137 Abiquiu to El Rito

FS 23/FS 137 Abiquiu to El Rito

This trail begins by turning right onto FS 23 from US 84 North, just south of Route 96 turn off to the lake. You will begin climbing in elevation and the views to the west…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about FS 4033 F Continental Divide Trail access
FS 4033 F Continental Divide Trail access

FS 4033 F Continental Divide Trail access

This trail starts off relatively easy but as it climbs toward the Continental Divide Trail it becomes more narrow and the ruts are deeper. There is a place to turn around at the dead end.…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 4089 T Silver Dollar Mine
FS 4089 T Silver Dollar Mine

FS 4089 T Silver Dollar Mine

This short and rough trail leads to the Silver Dollar Mine and townsite. It is a great picnic spot and plan time to poke around the townsite foundations. The mine head frame is visible to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 4090 B Evacuation Route
FS 4090 B Evacuation Route

FS 4090 B Evacuation Route

This short trail marked as FS 4090 B is used as the emergency evacuation route for the Burro Mountain Homestead. The Burro Mountain Homestead is the former Summer Home Ranch and Stagecoach Stop built in…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 422 Priest Canyon
FS 422 Priest Canyon

FS 422 Priest Canyon

This route travels through the southern tip of the Manzano Mountains and connects the village of Manzano on State Highway 131 with State Highway 60. It travels along a right-of-way through private property on both…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 4248 Y Alligator Juniper Jungle
FS 4248 Y Alligator Juniper Jungle

FS 4248 Y Alligator Juniper Jungle

This route begins from FS 4090 C and dead ends at the Burro Mountain Homestead Gate 7. That gate is locked. The Alligator Juniper that line the road is hundreds and hundreds of years old.…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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