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Glade Run Recreation Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Chokecherry Canyon, Farmington Field Office, Brown Spring, Brown Springs Campground |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large area provides a wide variety of terrain that ranges from steep hill climbs, rugged and rocky 4x4 trails, sand washes and play areas.
The southern entrance is located off of Glade Road and is a designated open area for all OHVs while the northern staging areas provides access to over forty miles of desert trails that is open to dirt bikes, horseback and mountain bike riding.
The area is open year-round but may temporarily close during special events. There is no shade or water so bring your own.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AL, AK, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NE, NC, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Some Areas | |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | permitted at Brown Springs Campground |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Yes | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep vehicle on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Farmington, NM | ||
| Address | Glade Road, Farmington, NM 87401 | ||
| From: Farmington, NM
1) Take US-550 North about 5 miles 2) Turn left (west) on Pinion Hills Blvd, continue 4.1 miles 3) Turn right (north) on Glade Road, continue about 1.5 miles toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Farmington Field Office 6251 College Boulevard Suite #A Farmington, NM 87402 (505) 564-7600 (800) 842-3127 blm_nm_comments@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (888) 248-6866 (505) 476-8000 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 19,000 acres (30 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 42 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 5700 to 6000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  None | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SE) | 7-11 (505) 325-5594 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SE) | 7-11 (505) 325-5594 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Sundowner Mobile Home and RV Park (505) 327-1671 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Sundowner Mobile Home and RV Park (505) 327-1671 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Sundowner Mobile Home and RV Park (505) 327-1671 |
| Campground | On Site | Brown Springs Campground (505) 564-7600 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SE) | 7-11 (505) 325-5594 |
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