Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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 north. The southern half of the trail is a mix of old road and single track. There are rocky spots with tons of ...
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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 a fence leading into some open areas and rock formations. If you explore the Chlorid...
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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 section of a sandy washbed before coming across sections of larger rocks...
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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 is flat embedded rock slab. The east end starts at the Mars Court Trailhead with space for horse trailers and several ...
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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 a figure 8 shape, and you'll likely want to do it in a counterclockwise direction starting...
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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 trail follows along the western bank of the Chama River below Abiquiu Reservoir. The entire area has several interesting sites, ...
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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 lower elevation of the trail where the foliage and brush is less dense. This is an out and...
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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 obstacles along the path. Dispersed camping is permitted along the entire trail and there a...
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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 stunning, and it's a short little hike up to the pueblito from the end point marked on the map. The Adolfo Pueblito...
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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 begins. This changes to a combination of gravel and dirt and becomes a more dirt and...
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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 the Pine Spring single track and the trail rides along the top of a mesa, through a burn area with several big downe...
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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 is roughly 5 feet tall. There is a pit in the rock about halfway through the trail called the "Grease Pit" which is the...
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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 starts off of the north side of Route 64 in Carson National Forest close to th...
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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 different levels and options that you can put your rig through as is the case w...
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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 of Kutz Canyon, the loop encircles Angel Peak for an all-angles view of the peak and fo...
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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 can accommodate single-vehicle campers and small trailers. There are several...
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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 along the top of a narrow hogback to a wider shelf road that leads to the top of the canyon's edge. ...
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The north end of this easy trail starts at the end of the road between the baseball diamond and dog park near Aztec, New Mexico. It goes up a steep hill right away and gets up on a ridgeline, overlooking the park and fishing pond. It goes over the rolling hills made of soft clay and dirt, on a mid-w...
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Antelope Tank is an extremely well-maintained road and will be a pleasant exploring experience for most high-clearance 2WD and AWD vehicles. While some sections of rocks interrupt the dirt surface, there are no large obstacles and only a couple of small low-grade climbs. Views are wide open for a ma...
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Apache Peak Road trail in the Gila National Forest is a captivating off-road experience that takes you deep into the heart of the wilderness. As you embark on this adventure, you'll find yourself surrounded by the rugged beauty of the Gila Mountains and the enchanting atmosphere of the forest. The t...
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