Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2
Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2

Arizona to Center Point Fire Station 2

This trail is an unnamed oil road that cuts across BLM land and includes some spectacular views looking south towards Angel Peak and the badlands as well as looking north and northeast towards the Colorado…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Arroyo Hondo Forest Service 79
Arroyo Hondo Forest Service 79

Arroyo Hondo Forest Service 79

Forest Service road that climbs a wide loose and rutted road. There are many shallow ruts and a few deep ruts that must be navigated around if clearance is an issue. There is a very…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall
Learn more about Arroyo Montosa FS 10A
Arroyo Montosa FS 10A

Arroyo Montosa FS 10A

Arroyo Montosa begins just over 2 miles after entering Forest Road 10 off Highway 169 and is an out-and-back trail. This track runs along the southern portion of the Bear Mountain Range in Cibola National…
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Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Atkinson Canyon
Atkinson Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baca Traverse
Baca Traverse

Baca Traverse

Baca Traverse sits in the foothills of the Capitan Mountains and starts out with some minor off-camber rutted areas that are a combination of rocks and dirt. The initial ascent opens up to a more…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Backway to Cabezon Peak
Backway to Cabezon Peak

Backway to Cabezon Peak

This set of well maintained, dirt roads provides access to Cabezon Peak from nearby Pipeline Road. It passes through some typical New Mexican high-desert scenery, with shrubs and cacti on either side of a winding…
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Total Miles
12.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bad Hair Day "BHD"
Bad Hair Day

Bad Hair Day "BHD"

Bad Hair Day "BHD" begins at an intersection of trails most commonly run in conjunction with Hidden Valley. The trail begins working its way up a wash and begins to narrow with the increasing size…
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Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
7 Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Spring, Summer
Learn more about Bailey Canyon
Bailey Canyon

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…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Baney Canyon
Baney Canyon

Baney Canyon

Located in the northwestern foothills of the San Mateo Mountains range, Baney Canyon features an overall well-maintained road. The surface changes from dirt to rocky sections several times, with a few low-lying washes, but will…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beanfield Ridge
Beanfield Ridge

Beanfield Ridge

Beanfield Ridge is a short single track through a grassy high desert terrain that is easy to miss from both entrances because there are no trail markings in this area. It departs from Maria's Canyon…
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Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A
Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A

Bear Canyon Rd-FS 855 A

Bear Canyon Road begins in the Signal Fire burn scar but climbs into a beautiful Ponderosa pine forest. The road is generally easy and well-maintained. Great views of the Black Range as you climb higher.…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Bear Mountain Foothills
Bear Mountain Foothills

Bear Mountain Foothills

Bear Mountain Foothills is a very easily navigated trail that is primarily dirt and has no major obstacles and will be suitable for most vehicles including high clearance 2WD but does appear to be unmaintained.…
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Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Scat
Bear Scat

Bear Scat

Bear Scat is an intermediate single track with several rock ledge obstacles. Bear Scat starts on the south end from a large dirt staging area off of Juan Tomas Road with plenty of places to…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Bear Spring
Bear Spring

Bear Spring

Bear Spring is overall a very well-maintained road with the majority being wide enough for two vehicles. There are no major obstacles along the road, however, drivers should be aware of the low-lying washes that…
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Total Miles
9.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Bear Springs Rd 266
Bear Springs Rd 266

Bear Springs Rd 266

When looking at the map, you can see that this road leads to private land, however, at the start of the trail, there is a sign that reads that it goes on for around 16…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Beaver Creek Canyon
Beaver Creek Canyon

Beaver Creek Canyon

Beaver Creek begins with a wide-open entrance that quickly leads towards Bell Canyon before following Beaver Creek. The out-and-back trail begins on a primarily dirt surface with some moderate to heavy rutting and slightly off-camber…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Benson Ridge
Benson Ridge

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…
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Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Rock View
Big Rock View

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…
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Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Big Rosa Canyon
Big Rosa Canyon

Big Rosa Canyon

Big Rosa Canyon is a very diverse trail that runs along the east perimeter of the Withington Wilderness area. Starting at higher elevation, the views are wide open and give a glimpse of the canyons…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Billy the Kid Loop
Billy the Kid Loop

Billy the Kid Loop

This area is mostly flat and full of ranches. But this trail provides some scenic sights of Cibolo Creek and its eroded banks and, as an added bonus, you drive right past the grave of…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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