Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about It's a Road
It's a Road

It's a Road

It's A Road is one of several spurs that runs east off of Sargent Tank. The trail starts with a steep grade ascent on a loose rocky surface and remains rocky throughout with only a…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jack's Valley
Jack's Valley

Jack's Valley

Jack's Valley begins on a wide-open and almost unobstructed two-track trail that gradually becomes extremely narrow once in the canyon. The beginning of the trail is a combination of dirt and rocks with only a…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jackalope
Jackalope

Jackalope

Jackalope is a 2.3-mile-long single track that starts directly off State Highway 337 with no staging or parking area. The trail just starts behind a gate. You wouldn't notice this trail is here unless looking…
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Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about James Ridge
James Ridge

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…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Jemez to Espanola
Jemez to Espanola

Jemez to Espanola

This is a very scenic route around the North side of the Valles Caldera. It goes from the Jemez Mountains over to Espanola and is a great full-day loop with plenty of exploring to be…
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Total Miles
60.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Jim Lewis Canyon
Jim Lewis Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route
Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route

Johnson Hill Desert Exploration Route

The Johnson/Gordy's hill area is known for its extremes. Most people come here either to do the very accessible Quebradas Backcountry Byway or the more challenging climbs through the arroyos. This route is for those…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Karr Main
Karr Main

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.…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Kennedy Canyon
Kennedy Canyon

Kennedy Canyon

Kennedy Canyon begins on a lightly rutted but well-maintained dirt two-track that later changes to a more rocky surface. The sections of small rock gardens can have obstacles up to 18 inches in size, but…
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Total Miles
10.0
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road
Knight Canyon Road to Mill Canyon Road

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
7.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Kuykendal
Kuykendal

Kuykendal

Kuykendal is a combination of dirt and rock that will be easily accessible by most 4x4 and AWD vehicles and provides wide open views and numerous areas to disperse camp. While primarily single vehicle wide,…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Jara Canyon
La Jara Canyon

La Jara Canyon

This trail is a well-maintained forest road that leads from US 64 to some logging trails along the border of the Taos Pueblo. The road is closed near the logging trails as its condition deteriorates…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about La Junta Canyon
La Junta Canyon

La Junta Canyon

A well-maintained forest road that is gated as it approaches the Taos Pueblo. It provides access to a woodcutting area as well as logging operations in the national forest. There are appx 4-5 dispersed camping…
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Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about La Luz
La Luz

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…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Laborcita Canyon
Laborcita Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Ladron View
Ladron View

Ladron View

This spur route heads south from Riley County Road 12. It leads to gorgeous views of the Ladron Mountains and open areas for hiking and exploring. There are some old uranium prospects and mines in…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ladron Wilderness Access
Ladron Wilderness Access

Ladron Wilderness Access

This spur route travels southeast from Riley CR 12 toward Ladron Mountain. The road continues into the Ladron Wilderness Study Area and can serve as the starting point for a hike into the rugged wilderness.…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Winter, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Ladron Wilderness Shortcut
Ladron Wilderness Shortcut

Ladron Wilderness Shortcut

This trail is a shortcut to the Ladron Wilderness Study Area and parking for hiking into the Ladron Wilderness. There are many stories and legends of treasure hidden in this area. The name Ladron translates…
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Total Miles
1.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Laguna Seca Mesa
Laguna Seca Mesa

Laguna Seca Mesa

This route starts at US Route 64. Initially following oil roads on BLM land, it climbs a little over 700 feet through sagebrush, juniper and pinon pine to the top of Laguna Seca Mesa and…
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Largo Canyon to Crow Canyon
Largo Canyon to Crow Canyon

Largo Canyon to Crow Canyon

This out and back trail leads to several panels of petroglyphs and a ruin that all require a short walk to view. Simple oilfield dirt roads lead you to the canyon entrance that will take…
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Total Miles
22.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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