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… Learn more about West Mesa Loves Loop
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.… Learn more about Faulkner Gap
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… Learn more about Big Rock View
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… Learn more about Lookout Point
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
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
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… Learn more about Cut Out Loop
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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… Learn more about Gateway to Red Sands
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
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… Learn more about Timberon Overland Express
Total Miles
75.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa
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
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
Cottonwood Flat
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
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
Penasco Springs
Penasco Springs is a wonderful desert experience that takes you down into the canyons at the base of the mountains and through some fun terrain that most 4x4 vehicles will handle. Starting out, the road… Learn more about Penasco Springs
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
3
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
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
Deer Spring
Deer Spring is a point-to-point trail that connects FSR-139/Red Rock to FSR-936/Penasco Springs to the north. If the trail is accessed at the north end from Penasco Springs, drivers will start on a dirt and… Learn more about Deer Spring
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
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
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
Burma Road-Garcia Falls
Burma Road-Garcia Falls begins on a decently maintained dirt and rock road that is wide enough for two vehicles for the first several miles and will be easily traveled with most high-clearance AWD and 4x4… Learn more about Burma Road-Garcia Falls
Total Miles
15.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
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
Springtime
Springtime is one of the longer forest trails in the area and provides diverse exploration, areas for dispersed camping, designated campsites, and hiking trails. Springtime connects from Highway 1 at the east and runs through… Learn more about Springtime
Total Miles
21.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
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
Jim Lewis Canyon
Jim Lewis Canyon is a well-maintained forest service road lined with tall pines and connects from Weed Road/Perk Canyon/171 to Agua Chiquita Road at the west end. There are several dispersed camping sites along the… Learn more about Jim Lewis Canyon
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bluewater Canyon
Bluewater Canyon is a longer trail that treks along a heavily wooded area in the southern portion of Lincoln National Forest that ends with a well-hidden dispersed campsite. The surface of the trail begins with… Learn more about Bluewater Canyon
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2
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
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
Long Canyon to Board Canyon (FS271)
FS271 changes names at the south end of the trail from Long Canyon to Board Canyon. The route is decently maintained, however, does show signs of rutting some low-lying areas prone to wash after rains… Learn more about Long Canyon to Board Canyon (FS271)