Permit status not confirmed. Check with the managing agency.
Vehicle damage is not uncommon on the extreme OHV trails. The terrain includes steep canyons and mountain-top ridges, which may pose a danger to riders.
Guide
About this area
The Robledo Mountains Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System offers extreme OHV trails with challenging terrain dominated by enormous rocks, as well as a technical mountain bike trail.
Full agency description
The Robledo Mountains Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System is a network of trails, including both extreme OHV and mountain bike trails, in the southern Robledo Mountains. The trails are dominated by enormous rocks, making the terrain extraordinarily challenging for riders. The extreme OHV trails require specialized vehicles, with locking differentials, winches, and expert drivers. Vehicle damage is not uncommon on these very difficult OHV trails. The area also includes the "SST" mountain bike trail, which is open only to non-motorized uses. It also is an extremely technical trail -- traversing challenging rocky terrain, steep canyons, and mountain-top ridges -- and requires expert riding skills.
Access
Getting there
Rocky Acres Trail off Shalem Colony TrailEntrance
Take Valley Drive (U.S. 85) north to Shalem Colony Trail, go WEST on Shalem Colony Trail across the Rio Grande, turn RIGHT on Rocky Acres Trail, and take the FIRST LEFT off the wide dirt road.
⛔ TRAILS NORTH OF THE MAIN ROAD ARE CLOSEDEntrance
Signs mark extreme four-wheel-drive trails SOUTH of the main road. The trails NORTH of that road HAVE BEEN CLOSED. The main road runs west toward a rock mine — take the left fork in the arroyo bottom, climb the hill, then go right up the canyon bottom for the mountain bike trail and further extreme 4WD routes.
Common equipment, registration and trail-use rules still apply.
Ride to the highest safety standard, not the legal minimum. A helmet, eye protection, a flag and proper gear are what get you home.
🗺️ BLM publish free georeferenced PDF maps that show your live GPS position with no cell service, download the map for this area before you leave tarmac.
Permits
Permits & registration
Permit and registration details
State residents
New Mexico residents: your OHV must be registered with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish and display the registration decal.
Out-of-state riders
Out-of-state riders: a New Mexico non-resident permit is required before riding on any public land in New Mexico, unless you carry proof of a valid OHV registration from your home state. If you need one: $48 for a 2-year permit or $18 for 90 days.
Area information is informational only and may be inaccurate or out of date. Verify access, weather, closures, permits and hazards before and during any trip. See Terms.
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