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Gordys Hill OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Socorro Valley, Gordy's Hill Area, Johnson Hill |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large open area offers miles of sand washes, miles of desert trails, sandstone and limestone bluffs, deep canyons and scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley. Vegetation is sparse and mainly consists of scattered scrub brush. Camping is permitted and free but is primitive so bring your own supplies. The Annual Socorro Valley 100 is held here in the fall and is hosted by the New Mexico Desert Racing Club.
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 | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 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 | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Yes | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 6,000 acres (9 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 200 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 5000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  None | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Conoco (575) 835-9107 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Conoco (575) 835-9107 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | Escondida Lake Park (575) 835-2041 or (575) 835-4005 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | Escondida Lake Park (575) 835-2041 or (575) 835-4005 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | Escondida Lake Park (575) 835-2041 or (575) 835-4005 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | Escondida Lake Park (575) 835-2041 or (575) 835-4005 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SW) | John Brooks Super Mart (575) 835-1553 |
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 | Socorro, NM | ||
| From: Albuquerque, NM
1) Take I-25 South about 70 miles to Exit 152 2) Turn left (east) off the exit ramp on the frontage road and follow to the north to Escondido Lake 3) Turn right (east) and cross over Rio Grande River, continue about .75 miles 4) Turn left (north) at the T-intersection on Johnson Hill County Road, continue about 1 mile to staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Socorro Field Office 901 S. Highway 85 Socorro, NM 87801-4168 (575) 835-0412 kicarson@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 |
Gordys Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/25/2018 (Thanks!)
Gordys Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/18/2019 (Thanks!)
Gordys Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/25/2018 (Thanks!)
Gordys Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 12/25/2018 (Thanks!)
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