Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

Discover off-road trails in New Mexico

Learn more about Slash Draw
Slash Draw

Slash Draw

This road will be easily completed by most vehicles including passenger cars when dry. However, due to the soft dirt surface, expect mud and rutting after rains or snow melt. The road is very well…
Learn more about Slash Draw
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Slope to Slope
Slope to Slope

Slope to Slope

Slope to Slope will connect the Angel Fire Ski Resort to the Sipapu Ski Resort with 30 miles of an enjoyable drive . Both units have year round activities. Developed camping is available on the…
Learn more about Slope to Slope
Total Miles
35.2
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Snail
Snail

Snail

Snail is a short out-and-back trail that has multiple dispersed camping areas. The surface is a combination of dirt and rock with some minor rutting and small rock gardens and is primarily single-vehicle wide with…
Learn more about Snail
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about South Baldy Road
South Baldy Road

South Baldy Road

This road winds up South Baldy mountain through the Cibola National Forest to the Magdalena Ridge Observatory and Langmuir Laboratory and Atmospheric Research. The road is a well-maintained dirt road for the research facility to…
Learn more about South Baldy Road
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about South Canyon Rd.
South Canyon Rd.

South Canyon Rd.

This is a scenic drive starting at Hwy 60 in the high desert. You go through a gate to enter onto BLM land. At the entrance, there is a sign that states "Primitive road not…
Learn more about South Canyon Rd.
Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about South Pipeline Road
South Pipeline Road

South Pipeline Road

This route follows the pipeline easement along the Ojito Wilderness to the east and through Zia Pueblo land. It connects Cabezon Road with Backway to Cabezon Peak or the North Pipeline Road. The route has…
Learn more about South Pipeline Road
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Southern Crossing
Southern Crossing

Southern Crossing

Southern Crossing is an intermediate single track that connects the east and west portions of the Manzanita Mountain trail system. The east end starts off super easy before crossing State Highway 337. Be careful crossing…
Learn more about Southern Crossing
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Spook to Monument Hill Loop
Spook to Monument Hill Loop

Spook to Monument Hill Loop

Cutting around Spook Hill to the south and close to the base of Monument Hill to the north, this trail is very unsuspecting in its difficulty. The trail is primarily single-vehicle-wide with plenty of room…
Learn more about Spook to Monument Hill Loop
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Springtime
Springtime

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
22.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Squeeze Canyon
Squeeze Canyon

Squeeze Canyon

Squeeze Canyon is a technical trail with a mixture of 4-5 foot ledges, large boulders, and a narrow exit. The trail starts at the bottom of an arroyo and follows it out through a very…
Learn more about Squeeze Canyon
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
8 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route
St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route

St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route

This is one of the more varied trails in New Mexico in terms of scenery and topography. Starting in the Jemez mountains with large pine forests, this trail transitions to mesa prairie, and then dives…
Learn more about St. Peters Dome Wilderness Exploration Route
Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Storage
Storage

Storage

Storage begins as a dirt road and then frequently changes to a rocky surface before eventually becoming primarily rock. This out and back trail is a spur off Rocky/FS521 and will be easily completed by…
Learn more about Storage
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Strozzi Road FS505
Strozzi Road FS505

Strozzi Road FS505

Strozzi Road/FS-505 is a connecting trail that can be run from north-south or south-north, connecting Highway 60 at the north to Water Canyon Road at the south. Starting the trail from the north, the first…
Learn more about Strozzi Road FS505
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Sulphur Springs Road
Sulphur Springs Road

Sulphur Springs Road

This road is used to access the Sulphur Springs area on the western side of Valles Caldera. It is important to note that the road is closed short of the springs, and will require a…
Learn more about Sulphur Springs Road
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Swingle Canyon FS62
Swingle Canyon FS62

Swingle Canyon FS62

Swingle Canyon can be run from either the west off Slash Draw/FS63 or from the east off Highway 60. Coming from the east expect some loose, rocky ascents with some obstacles being close to 12"…
Learn more about Swingle Canyon FS62
Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about T Bar T
T Bar T

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…
Learn more about T Bar T
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Tank Tour
Tank Tour

Tank Tour

Tank tour is a variable mix of dirt road, rough rocky dirt road and a few easy technical rocky sections. Warning for tall and wide vehicles, as this trail takes you under a seven foot…
Learn more about Tank Tour
Total Miles
37.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Array Loop
The Array Loop

The Array Loop

Driving on an off-road trail in the Cibola National Forest near the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico is an exhilarating and scenic experience. The Cibola National Forest encompasses a vast area of rugged…
Learn more about The Array Loop
Total Miles
31.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Ascent
The Ascent

The Ascent

Relatively low threat at the start, but as you continue on, the two-track becomes slightly more narrow with larger rocks. The increased difficultly level is due to ledges with more significant mud holes proceeding them.…
Learn more about The Ascent
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about The Causeway
The Causeway

The Causeway

The Causeway begins just past the entrance to Hidden Valley and immediately begins with a steep dirt climb that keeps gaining in elevation and is littered with small loose rocks. As you continue to climb…
Learn more about The Causeway
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter
1 ... 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

The onX Offroad Difference

onX Offroad combines trail photos, descriptions, difficulty ratings, width restrictions, seasonality, and more in a user-friendly interface. Available on all devices, with offline access and full compatibility with CarPlay and Android Auto. Discover what you’re missing today!