Dirt Bike Trails Near Columbus, New Mexico

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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…
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Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Mesa Loves Loop

Some light sandy two-track slowly weaves into harder and deeper sand in a rocky canyon that loops over to another canyon with great views and awesome great views of the mesa from Aiden Hills OHV…
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Total Miles
49.3
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

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
18.9
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su / Wi

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
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Lookout Point

This is a fairly easy run through the eastern middle Dona Anas to a nice overlook. The Starting point for this run is east of the South mountain bike parking lot and leads to the…
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Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road

This 7.3 mile trail begins at FS 861 (Knight Canyon Road) and US 90. The trail begins on a 2-track, full size sandy dirt road that climbs gently up to the first gate. You'll continue…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road

This short ride in the Dona Ana Mountains starts from the end of the desert wind way past the Dona Ana Trailhead. The road was in generally good condition with a few rock ledges and…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

FS 836 Jacks Peak Road

FS 836 leads to Jacks Peak which is the highest point in the area at 7966 feet elevation. Being the highest point in the area, Jacks Peak has numerous communication towers. This road is rough,…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
1.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Upper Gold Gulch

This is an easy, sandy route through gorgeous terrain. The shoulders of the road are deep sand and should be avoided. The rocks, Alligator Juniper, Pinon Trees, Cholla Cactus and Palm Yuccas create a spectacular…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 91 Old Tyrone Road

This route follows the Old Tyrone Road which was primarily used to go into the Burro Mountains. The mine changed that access. Now, the main road is Tyrone Thompson Road. The old townsite of Tyrone,…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

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
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 827 Deadman

This trail is one of the few in the area that is wider and has less chance of overhanging branches. The erosion ruts can change the complexity of the route in wet weather. This trail…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 914

This is a sandy trail that provides access to the fun and challenging FS 915 Boundary Bowl and connects to FS 827. It travels on the southwestern edge of the enormous Tyrone Mine. Like many…
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Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 915 Boundary Bowl

This is a fun area to rest, play and test your skills and your rig. There are a number of small hills of varying degrees of difficulty. The area is bowl-shaped and allows you to…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 911 West

This route starts from Tyrone Thompson Road as FS 819 Shrine Mine. A turn east is FS 911. It leads to a beautiful picnic spot along a small stream. It is narrow due to overhanging…
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Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FS 4250 R for Ruts

This is a short but difficult and narrow trail. It is challenging and will roll your rig from side to side. The trees overhang the trail at the start. The ruts start out gradually, and…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

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
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Saddle Rock Canyon Rd

Saddlerock Canyon Road traverses the northern section of the Big Burro Mountains. Starting from the north the trail begins in a sandy wash. There are numerous interesting rock formations as well as some huge cottonwood…
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Total Miles
17.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Signal Peak Road - FS 154

The Signal Peak Road provides access to the Signal Peak fire lookout tower. It is a generally easy gravel road with a few spots that could be muddy following rain or during snow melt. The…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

T Bar T

A slightly more challenging alternative to the middle section of Saddle Rock Canyon. Going north to south there is a nice little gatekeeper rock as soon as you turn off the wash. If you can…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Meadow Creek Road-FS 149

The Meadow Creek Road begins in a Ponderosa Pine Forest with great camping. The road quickly descends into the Meadow Creek Valley and riparian area. The lushness of the riparian area contrasts nicely with the…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Granite Knob-FS 4083 H

A great short trail to test yourself and your vehicle. This is the only trail in the area that has any significant obstacles. The loose climb and small ledges can be done in a stock…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Goat Canyon

Goat Canyon is an out-and-back trail. It deadends near an abandoned mine site. Don't go to the very end as there is no room to turn around and you will have to reverse up a…
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Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Chiricahua Byway

The Chiricahua Byway is an easy forest trail that takes you across the highest "Sky Island" district in Arizona. This trail provides incredible views of the Sonoran Desert, Mexico, New Mexico, and southern Arizona. There…
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Total Miles
20.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Gateway to Red Sands

The Gateway to Red Sands is a shallow, washed-out trail that has been used for years. While the majority of the trail is comparable to a dry riverbed and suitable for any 4WD vehicle, there…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Cut Out Loop

This trail is about 6 miles long right outside of Oro Grande New Mexico. There are many trails in the area that lead to old prospected mines. Many of the mines are closed off but…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa

Timberon Overland Express

The Timberon Overland Express is a great way to get a taste of overlanding without much preparation. The route can be run in either direction, as the entire trip is on county roads which cross…
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Total Miles
75.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa