Off-Road Trails in New Mexico

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Learn more about Chama Canyon
Chama Canyon

Chama Canyon

Chama Canyon is an incredibly scenic trail that skirts the Chama River while being nestled amongst colorful cliffs. The entire area has several points of interest, including Abiquiu Reservoir, Ghost Ranch, and Echo Amphitheater, to…
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Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring
Learn more about Chama Canyon Cliffside Loop
Chama Canyon Cliffside Loop

Chama Canyon Cliffside Loop

The Chama Canyon Cliffside Loop is an optional scenic trail that diverges from Chama Canyon and follows the base of colorfully layered cliffs. Though short in length, the trail offers some amazing views. This trail…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chamisoso
Chamisoso

Chamisoso

Chamisoso starts out on the west end as a flowy, smooth dirt trail through a grassy meadow elevated above a ravine. The beginning is a 2 difficulty. After the intersection with Coyote Split, it comes…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Chimney Lake to Angel Canyon (FS176)
Chimney Lake to Angel Canyon (FS176)

Chimney Lake to Angel Canyon (FS176)

FS176 includes both Chimney Lake and turns into Angel Canyon. The route is two vehicles wide, comprised of a combination of rock and dirt with some small rock gardens, and is overall well maintained and…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Chloride Canyon
Chloride Canyon

Chloride Canyon

This route is full of mining history. The canyon road crosses Chloride Creek more than 100 times, and depths will change due to snow melt. This route crosses the Continental Divide 3 times. Camping options…
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Total Miles
157.7
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chupaderos South Trail 822 aka Around the Mountain
Chupaderos South Trail 822 aka Around the Mountain

Chupaderos South Trail 822 aka Around the Mountain

This trail starts just off Maria's Canyon Road, and traverses around the mountain range with a nice view of the surrounding area just as you reach the halfway point. The entrance can be a bit…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Chupaderos Spur
Chupaderos Spur

Chupaderos Spur

Chupaderos Spur is an easy road-width trail that starts off Chupaderos Road 446. It's a dead-end trail that doesn't really end at anything but could be fun for a beginner to explore the area since…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Cibola Overlook
Cibola Overlook

Cibola Overlook

The off-road trail near the VLA may offer various lookout points and vantage spots, allowing you to pause, take in the scenery, and capture memorable photographs. Keep an eye out for wildlife sightings, as the…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Citadel and Shaft House Pueblitos
Citadel and Shaft House Pueblitos

Citadel and Shaft House Pueblitos

Both of these pueblitos require a short hike from their respective parking areas. The driving routes are easy with a few ruts. The road to the parking area for Shaft House Pueblito is narrow due…
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Total Miles
3.0
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Clara Peak
Clara Peak

Clara Peak

Clara Peak a relatively relaxed drive starting through the plains of the lower BLM land east of Espanola before starting to climb in the Santa Fe National Forest. 31 mile road which lasts the majority…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Clarion Course
Clarion Course

Clarion Course

Clarion Course is one of the more clear-cut trails in the area and shows more signs of use than many of the others. The trail surface is a combination of dirt, sand, and rocks but…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Close to the Southern Edge
Close to the Southern Edge

Close to the Southern Edge

This is a short side road off of Caja Del Rio Road USFS 24, which takes you to a Southern escarpment of the plateau overlooking the Santa Fe River basin below. There are a few…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Commitment
Commitment

Commitment

Commitment is a solid 8+ trail that has 3 tricky obstacles, and the third will most likely have you pulling your winch line! The trail is relatively narrow at the start with several V-notch and…
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Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Copper Mine
Copper Mine

Copper Mine

The Copper Mines are located in the Santa Fe National Forest just east of Cuba, New Mexico. The trail begins from Highway 126 and the intersection of Eureka Mesa Road. Off-highway parking is suggested due…
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Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Corkscrew
Corkscrew

Corkscrew

Corkscrew is a trail that runs off FS322 and runs south into numerous canyons. There is a large area of private land in the middle section of the trail, stay on the main road and…
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Total Miles
7.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Corral Canyon
Corral Canyon

Corral Canyon

Corral Canyon is a 4.2-mile single track in the Sante Fe National Forest north of the town of Los Alamos and is probably the most fun and most popular dirt bike trail in this area.…
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Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Winter, Fall
Learn more about Cottonwood Flat
Cottonwood Flat

Cottonwood Flat

This trail is a through trail beginning at Virden Road off Hwy 70 N, 15 min past Tularosa, and ending on La Luz Canyon Road. Elevation ranges from 5,900 to 7,825, and in winter months…
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Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Cougar Mountain Road
Cougar Mountain Road

Cougar Mountain Road

A wide dirt track through the Gallinas district of Cibola National Forest. This route skirts the base of the Gallinas peak and is primarily used as a quick through road from the south side to…
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Total Miles
9.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fall, Summer, Spring, Winter
Learn more about Council Rock
Council Rock

Council Rock

Council Rock/FSR 10 is a unique trail in the area, as it appears to be heavily and well-maintained. The trail will be easily completed by most high-clearance 2WD vehicles during dry weather, but due to…
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Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about County Road A19A to Hermits Peak
County Road A19A to Hermits Peak

County Road A19A to Hermits Peak

This is a county road with beautiful scenery that runs along a creek and passes through small villages. It leads up to the National Forrest and a mountain peak with amazing views. On this trail,…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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