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Learn more about Forest Road 722
Forest Road 722

Forest Road 722

This is an in-and-back leading through Carson National Forest. Winding through and cresting at nearly 10,000 feet this is an easy cruise with some awesome scenery. Minimal traffic in the area but there is woodcutting…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Forest Service Road 10
Forest Service Road 10

Forest Service Road 10

Forest Service Road 10 is an absolutely million-dollar view road guaranteed to leave you awestruck. The entrance off Highway 4 has been washed out so only trucks or high-clearance vehicles can maneuver the ditch obstacle.…
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Total Miles
14.2
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Fourth of July Campground
Fourth of July Campground

Fourth of July Campground

This route leads to the premier area to see the Big Tooth Maple in the Manzano Mountains. It is the largest stand of maples in New Mexico. The road is easy but narrow in spots.…
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Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 227
FR 227

FR 227

Forest Road 227 in the Cibola NF begins south of the Box Recreation Area. Box Canyon Road will lead you to the beginning of a scenic and unique trail that starts off consisting of a…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FR 315B Elk Meadows
FR 315B Elk Meadows

FR 315B Elk Meadows

This trail can be rocky, muddy, and dusty. It travels through aspen and ponderosa pine trees and breaks out into gorgeous meadows. Sometimes massive Elk can be seen grazing at the edge of the meadows.…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 316 Coyote Canyon
FR 316 Coyote Canyon

FR 316 Coyote Canyon

This easy route connects the Coyote Canyon Camping area with FR 103 Mountain Escape. It travels through an incredible ponderosa pine forest that still shows the burn scars of the Diego Fire in 2014. The…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 317 Hey Bear?
FR 317 Hey Bear?

FR 317 Hey Bear?

This rocky route travels along Coyote Creek on the western side and then climbs steeply through thick scrub oak to ponderosa pine meadows on the eastern side where it meets FR 100. The scrub oak…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 461 Scrub Oak Loop
FR 461 Scrub Oak Loop

FR 461 Scrub Oak Loop

This rough, narrow, and rocky trail travels through the thick scrub oak along the eastern boundary of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness. If the trail is wet, some places become slick mud. The acorns from…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 70 American Creek
FR 70 American Creek

FR 70 American Creek

This is an easy high mountain route that has incredible views, open meadows, wildflowers, aspen groves, and drop-offs. Numerous trailheads can be accessed from this route including the popular San Gregorio Reservoir and San Pedro…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 93 Diego Springs
FR 93 Diego Springs

FR 93 Diego Springs

This route travels through the dense forest on the north side of Cerro Jarocito, which stands at over 9,800 feet, from FR 93 Resumidero Falls to FR 93 Red Mud Rumble. A few wildfires have…
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Total Miles
3.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 93 Red Mud Rumble
FR 93 Red Mud Rumble

FR 93 Red Mud Rumble

This is the southernmost section of FR 93 and connects with FR 103. This part has some 18-inch ruts and mud holes. The slightest bit of moisture mixed with the red mud creates a slick,…
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Total Miles
1.8
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR 99N Gemstone Shortcut
FR 99N Gemstone Shortcut

FR 99N Gemstone Shortcut

This is a peaceful rocky shortcut with boulders bordering the trail. The rocks look like they are waiting to be cut into gems. The route is faint in spots and not well-traveled. Some of the…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FR623
FR623

FR623

This is the Lincoln National Forest Road 623 from the Sunspot highway to the Chippaway Trailhead. It is rough in places, with plenty of sharp rocks, and there is a large water crossing that can…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Frametwister
Frametwister

Frametwister

Frametwister is the harder of three trails that shoot off Washout. It starts off with 4-5ft ledges, with little room for maneuvering as the trail works its way up to a monster 8-9ft ledge. This…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
9 Difficult
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Francis Canyon Pueblito
Francis Canyon Pueblito

Francis Canyon Pueblito

Starting on 539 just south of where it goes across the dam, you'll head up Francis Mesa Road and over Smith Pass to the top of the mesa. There is some rough exposed rock on…
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Total Miles
12.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer
Learn more about Frank's Ranch Road
Frank's Ranch Road

Frank's Ranch Road

This narrow two-track is an out-and-back that dead-ends at private property, more specifically, Frank's Ranch. The surface is a combination of rocks and dirt, with some rocks being around 8 inches in size, but no…
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Total Miles
6.0
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras
FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras

FS 222 Las Tablas to Tres Piedras

This is a short, straightforward trail in Carson National Forest that is well maintained, allowing any stock SUV to get from beginning to end with little stress. There are beautiful views, stands of cottonwoods amongst…
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Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about FS 23/FS 137 Abiquiu to El Rito
FS 23/FS 137 Abiquiu to El Rito

FS 23/FS 137 Abiquiu to El Rito

This trail begins by turning right onto FS 23 from US 84 North, just south of Route 96 turn off to the lake. You will begin climbing in elevation and the views to the west…
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Total Miles
22.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer
Learn more about FS 4033 F Continental Divide Trail access
FS 4033 F Continental Divide Trail access

FS 4033 F Continental Divide Trail access

This trail starts off relatively easy but as it climbs toward the Continental Divide Trail it becomes more narrow and the ruts are deeper. There is a place to turn around at the dead end.…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about FS 4089 T Silver Dollar Mine
FS 4089 T Silver Dollar Mine

FS 4089 T Silver Dollar Mine

This short and rough trail leads to the Silver Dollar Mine and townsite. It is a great picnic spot and plan time to poke around the townsite foundations. The mine head frame is visible to…
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Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
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