Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road
Nalgas Rock Overlook via Powerline Road

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
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about National Livestock Road
National Livestock Road

National Livestock Road

National Livestock Road begins as a well-maintained dirt and gravel out and back road, and progressively becomes more difficult and rocky. Starting out wide enough for two vehicles, the road changes to a single-vehicle-wide two-track…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Nogal Canyon FSR-400
Nogal Canyon FSR-400

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…
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Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Coe
North Coe

North Coe

North Coe is located just south of the Fort Stanton NCA and Fort Stanton historical site and is an out-and-back trail. The trail provides amazing views in every direction and is passable by most 4x4…
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Total Miles
5.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about North Orr
North Orr

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…
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Total Miles
4.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Pipeline Road
North Pipeline Road

North Pipeline Road

This route connects the Old State Highway 279 off Highway 550 with South Pipeline Road, or Backway to Cabezon Peak. There is one major obstacle through the Rio Puerco Arroyo at the northern end. The…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Star - Chloride to O-Bar-O
North Star - Chloride to O-Bar-O

North Star - Chloride to O-Bar-O

This northern section of North Star connects from Chloride Canyon to SR163 at O-Bar-O Ranch. Those looking for easy access to North Star going south towards the Sapillo area or Silver City can take SR163…
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon
North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon

North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon

North Star - Sapillo to Chloride Canyon has a long history in New Mexico dating back to the 1800s. The road itself is overall well-maintained except for some washboarding along the route. While there are…
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Total Miles
53.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Not Worth It
Not Worth It

Not Worth It

Not Worth It starts just below the water dam but quickly changes into a narrow canyon filled with boulders and an increasing elevation. These scattered boulders get bigger and more frequent as you continue to…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer
Learn more about Oak Flat Connector
Oak Flat Connector

Oak Flat Connector

Oak Flat Connector is a 0.8-mile single track on the south end of the Manzanita Mountain Trail System. Although short, it has some moderately challenging rock sections that will start your ride off with a…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Off Again
Off Again

Off Again

Off Again has a steep ascent comprised of off-camber climbs, 4-6 foot ledges, and small boulder fields which will challenge drivers' skills. Some of the off-camber climbs do have multiple options, but the rock shelf…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Ol'Skool
Ol'Skool

Ol'Skool

Ol'Skool or (Old Skool) is a rather narrow and challenging level 7 trail that climbs up and around a mountain range. It consists of large boulder gardens throughout the entire climb with a few more…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter, Summer
Learn more about Old Canyon FR 220
Old Canyon FR 220

Old Canyon FR 220

The Old Canyon trail, or FR 220, is an easy and well-established trail that connects FR 549 to the Array Loop. Dropping into Bolander Canyon and ending at Durfee Canyon in the Cibola National Forest,…
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Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old Peggy Mesa Road
Old Peggy Mesa Road

Old Peggy Mesa Road

This trail is off the 376, just past the Gillman Tunnels in Jemez Springs, New Mexico. The trail is very rocky and can have a little water crossing, depending on the time of year. This…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Old Spanish Trail
Old Spanish Trail

Old Spanish Trail

The Old Spanish Trail is one of the longer tracks in the area and features amazing views of the mountains to the west, grasslands at the north, and a fun desert feed before getting closer…
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Total Miles
21.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Old State Highway 52 - FR 549
Old State Highway 52 - FR 549

Old State Highway 52 - FR 549

Forest Road 549, also known as "Old State Highway 52" makes for a fun day drive with plenty to see along the way. As the name implies, before the current highway 52 was built, this…
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Total Miles
16.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Osha Pass/70b
Osha Pass/70b

Osha Pass/70b

This route is the main forest road that provides access to the 70 Moto Trail, which is a width-restricted motorized trail that climbs to Osha Pass. This trail also provides access to the Elliot Barker…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Otero Canyon
Otero Canyon

Otero Canyon

Otero Canyon is a really fun and easy trail in the Manzanita Mountain Trail System by Albuquerque, New Mexico. This one is scenic, fast, and flowy, with a few rocky sections. It starts from the…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Outlaw Lookout
Outlaw Lookout

Outlaw Lookout

This area is mostly flat and desolate. However, this trail will bring you scenic views of the Pecos River and put you back into the old west. This trail will take you down into a…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pacheco Canyon
Pacheco Canyon

Pacheco Canyon

Pacheco Canyon is a great easy trail near the Santa Fe Ski area, just outside Santa Fe, NM. The trail can be run in either direction, but the views heading downhill into Tesuque Village are…
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Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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