Off-Road 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 106 Road
106 Road

106 Road

106 Road is a dirt bike trail in the Manzanita Mountain Trail System near Albuquerque, New Mexico. It runs south to north and is a quick way to connect the southern trails to ones farther…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
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 530 Road
530 Road

530 Road

530 Road is an old dirt road that is closed to motor vehicles other than motorcycles. It's super easy the whole way, being a smooth dirt road with only a couple of spots where there…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
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
Learn more about Abiquiu Dam
Abiquiu Dam

Abiquiu Dam

Abiquiu Dam trail starts with a short paved section at the top of the dam and works its way down some switchbacks to the base of the dam where the road turns to dirt. This…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Acrey Allot
Acrey Allot

Acrey Allot

Acrey Allot is a spur off Storage/FS313 and is very similar in terrain and features. The trail begins with a primarily dirt surface, later becoming more rocky. There are multiple dispersed camping areas at the…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Adobe Ranch Road
Adobe Ranch Road

Adobe Ranch Road

Adobe Ranch Road is the camper's dream. Although the surface does have some significant rutting, most high-clearance 2WD vehicles will be able to complete the trail in its entirety as there are no other major…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Adobe Springs
Adobe Springs

Adobe Springs

Adobe Springs is an easy, maintained road in the lesser traveled section of the Cibola NF north of Highway 60. This road is simple to navigate with any vehicle but makes up for the lack…
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Total Miles
14.0
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Adolfo Canyon Pueblito Spur
Adolfo Canyon Pueblito Spur

Adolfo Canyon Pueblito Spur

This is a spur off of the Gould Canyon Pueblito Trail that leads to the Adolfo Canyon Pueblito. There are a few steep inclines with some bare rock. The view from the Pueblito itself is…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Agua Chiquita
Agua Chiquita

Agua Chiquita

Agua Chiquita is an overall very well-maintained road that will be easily accessible by most vehicles including 2wd with decent clearance. Turning off from NM6563 there is a short section of pavement where the trail…
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Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Agua Sarca - FR 172
Agua Sarca - FR 172

Agua Sarca - FR 172

This route is well-maintained and is an easy shortcut to get to FR 103 from Highway 96 and vice versa. There are some dispersed camping spots along the way. There are some private properties, but…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
2
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Alamitos Loop
Alamitos Loop

Alamitos Loop

The Alamitos Loop is a fun and challenging trail in the OHV area north of the town of Los Alamos that will require some significant route finding in spots. The north end starts off of…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
5Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Amatista Ledges
Amatista Ledges

Amatista Ledges

Amatista Ledges is named for the seven ledges along the trail, and is about 3.3 miles long. This trail is not for the faint of heart, as one ledge in particular is not optional and…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about American Canyon - FSR 310
American Canyon - FSR 310

American Canyon - FSR 310

This trail isn't technically challenging, though mud, weather, and the isolated nature of most of the terrain should all be serious considerations, as there is little-to-no cell service along most of the trail. The trail…
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Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Anasazi Refrigerator
Anasazi Refrigerator

Anasazi Refrigerator

Anasazi Refrigerator is a relatively short trail with several climbs and descents that will test the driver and their machine. The trail begins right off Power Line Road with the Refrigerator obstacle. There are multiple…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
6Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Angel Peak Loop
Angel Peak Loop

Angel Peak Loop

Starting in the high desert immediately adjacent to a canal, the loop utilizes BLM oil roads to dip down into the badlands surrounding Angel Peak. Zig-zagging across the sandy washes that weave through the bottom…
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Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
3Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Angel Peak Picnic and Campground
Angel Peak Picnic and Campground

Angel Peak Picnic and Campground

The route is relatively easy except for washboarding and ruts in spots. It takes you to breathtaking views of rock formations, including Castle Rock and Angel Peak. Picnic tables overlook the amazing canyons. The campground…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Angel's Edge
Angel's Edge

Angel's Edge

Angel's Edge offers a mix of breathtaking scenery and a few decent technical challenges. The trail begins with a flat and easy stretch across the canyon floor that rapidly gives way to a sharp ascent…
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Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
4Moderate
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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Cabezon Detour

Cabezon Detour

This route might be a good alternative route when certain sections of "Backway to Cabezon" are washed out. The trail coincides with BLM 1113 for some sections but is rerouted for the portion of BLM…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Cabezon Road
Cabezon Road

Cabezon Road

This gem of a route has many facets and is close to Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. The facets include geologic formations, bike trails, and hiking trails. The route is easy and there are nice parking…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cabin
Cabin

Cabin

Cabin is a solid 7+ trail that has 3 tricky obstacles, and the third will most likely have you pulling your winch line! The trail traverses a narrow rock chute up the side of the…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
7Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Cabresto Canyon - FS 134
Cabresto Canyon - FS 134

Cabresto Canyon - FS 134

Forest Service Road 134 is a rocky, relatively flat road that traverses down the Cabresto Canyon in Carson National Forest. This mostly gravel and dirt trail doesn't have any difficult obstacles and can be driven…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
1Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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