This trail is a through trail beginning at Virden Road off Hwy 70 N, 15 min past Tularosa, and ending on La Luz Canyon Road. Elevation ranges from 5,900 to 7,825, and in winter months… Learn more about Cottonwood Flat
Total Miles
11.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Laborcita Canyon
Laborcita Canyon Road is located in Lincoln National Forest, just Northeast of La Luz, NM. This trail runs North-South through the National Forest. The trail starts on pavement then turns to dirt about a mile… Learn more about Laborcita Canyon
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
La Luz
This trail starts in High Rolls off of Old Firehouse Road. Pass the houses and it becomes a dirt, rock and gravel winding road. There are a few hiking trails along the way as you… Learn more about La Luz
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Bailey Canyon
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pumphouse
Pumphouse is one of the first offroad trails south of Cloudcroft, NM just off of Highway 130. Turning onto Apache Canyon road, the trailhead is located just over 1/2 mile to the east and is… Learn more about Pumphouse
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Orr
Located just off CR99/Dry Canyon Road, North Orr provides great camping areas surrounded by thick forest trees and a few hiking trails. The trail is just over single vehicle wide and provides room to pass… Learn more about North Orr
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Karr Main
Karr Main is a decently maintained trail that is surrounded by thick forest trees, great dispersed camping sites, and a couple of small areas that give a glimpse overlooking the Alamogordo and White Sands Area.… Learn more about Karr Main
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Deep Slough
Deep Slough connects from Sixteen Springs Canyon Road in the east, over to Count Road 99 in the west, and is a well-traveled road with several campsites of various sizes along the length of the… Learn more about Deep Slough
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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… Learn more about FR623
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Benson Ridge
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Wayne Canyon
Wayne Canyon is a northbound spur off Benson Ridge that provides great additional camping spots in the area. The trail is primarily single-vehicle wide with some room to pass if needed. The trail appears to… Learn more about Wayne Canyon
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Atkinson Canyon
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Monjeau Peak Lookout
The Monjeau Peak Lookout is a historical location of the Smokey Bear District that was originally built in 1936 and gives spectacular views of the Ruidoso, NM area, the Mescalero Reserve, and open views from… Learn more about Monjeau Peak Lookout
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
James Ridge
James Ridge is a narrow single-vehicle-wide trail that connects Sixteen Springs Canyon Road. to the Three Mile Canyon trail. There are no obstacles larger than 10" along the trail, however, some of the rocks can… Learn more about James Ridge
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Burleson Ridge
This spur runs off of Westside Road for three miles and ends at a locked gate, but there is a decent campsite on the right and ATV trails to the left. The end has a… Learn more about Burleson Ridge
Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Westside Road - Mule Peak to Joplin Ridge
This trail is easily traversed in all types of vehicles, but low-clearance vehicles may have a hard time due to loose rocks, dirt ruts and larger rocks that protrude from the surface. The width of… Learn more about Westside Road - Mule Peak to Joplin Ridge
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bonita Lake South Fork Road
This is Forest Road 107C, a very short run-up to a campground that can be used while the Bonita Lake Campground is closed. This area was affected about 11 years ago by a wildfire and… Learn more about Bonita Lake South Fork Road
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Water Canyon
Water Canyon is found just off the Upper Rio Penasco Road near Marcia, NM south of Cloudcroft east of NM6563. The trail is generally two vehicles wide with small sections being slightly narrow due to… Learn more about Water Canyon
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Parsons - FSR108
Parsons is a connecting spur that runs from the end of Nogal Canyon/FSR-400 to Bonito Canyon to the south. The surface is a combination of dirt and rock and appears to be very well maintained.… Learn more about Parsons - FSR108
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Agua Chiquita
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Three Mile Canyon Road
Total Miles
9.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eagle Lakes
Eagle Lakes is a canyon-to-ridge trail that can be accessed and completed from its east or west entrance. From the east entrance, the trail starts lower in a valley and ascends to its ridge line… Learn more about Eagle Lakes
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Westside Road
This is a great beginner trail full of hiking, camping and hunting opportunities. The trail is about 28 miles with moderate traffic. There are a plethora of spurs that lead to ATV trails, other trails… Learn more about Westside Road
Total Miles
10.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Nogal Canyon FSR-400
Nogal Canyon is a very easy trail to traverse, accessible by most vehicles, and is well maintained. If the road is accessed from its entry off Highway 37, the first 4.7 miles is primarily private… Learn more about Nogal Canyon FSR-400
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fuel Break
Fuel Break is a trail that is difficult to access, and difficult to traverse and should be run with a group and experienced drivers. Featuring a very loose rocky surface with inclines and slopes in… Learn more about Fuel Break
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hale Lake Trail
The trail is well maintained and easily accessible by most vehicles, however, 2WD passenger vehicles may find some of the rocky areas difficult. The road is primarily dirt and gravel mixed with some rock gardens… Learn more about Hale Lake Trail
Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Curtis Canyon
Curtis Canyon is a very easy-going trail in a lightly wooded area located in the heart of Lincoln National Forest. The trail surface is primarily dirt with some lightly rocky areas and small rock gardens.… Learn more about Curtis Canyon
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wet Burnt Can
This out-and-back trail is a combination of dirt and rocks. While there are no obstacles larger than 10", there are some areas that have the potential to be shallow water crossings. During dry weather, the… Learn more about Wet Burnt Can
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Five Mile Pass
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cactus Canyon
Cactus Canyon is an out-and-back spur trail that kicks off at Eagle Lakes. Starting higher in elevation on a smoother dirt surface, the trail changes quickly after passing through the one gate roughly 1 mile… Learn more about Cactus Canyon