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Rio Puerco

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Other Names

Rio Puerco River, Wash Trail, Ridge Trail, Dune Trail, Windmill Hill, Snoopy Rock, Moon Rocks, Crystal Hill, Choke Point, The Gauntlet

Last Known StatusClosed

This area is a checkerboard of private and state land and is slowing becoming more developed due to urban growth. Nearby places that are better suited for riding include Montessa OHV Park, Cedro Peak and Sandia Motocross Park.

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REGULATIONS

Permit RequiredYesNM OHV Permit
Dates OpenClosed
Spark ArrestorYesA spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise LimitYes (96 dB)
Whip FlagsNot RequiredWhip Flags Recommended For Safety
Maximum Vehicle Width
Allow Dirt Bikes, Trail Bikes and Motorcycles Motorcycles & Dirt BikesProhibited
Allow All Terrain Vehicles / Quads / Four Wheelers ATVsProhibited
Allow Utility Terrain Vehicles, Side by Sides (SXS), RZR UTV & SXSProhibited
Allow 4x4 Jeeps, SUVs and 4 x 4 Trucks with License Plates SUVs & Jeeps (registered)Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail
4x4 (unregistered)
Prohibited
2 Stroke EnginesProhibited
Camping / Overnight RV Parking Camping
Campfire Restrictions Campfires
Night RidingUnknown
Rule Enforcement
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TYPE OF AREA

AreaMotorized Trails
LandPrivately Owned / Commercial

FEES & PASSES

Parking(None)
Entry(None)
Riding(None)
Camping(None)

RATINGS

Our RatingRatingGood
Recommended StayFull Day
Comments(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest CityRio Rancho, NM
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From: Albuquerque, NM
1) Take I-40 to Exit 155
2) Merge north onto SR-448, continue 10 miles
3) Turn left (west) onto Southern Blvd, continue about 10 miles (road will turn to dirt)
4) Staging area is located near the north end of the sand dunes.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact InfoBLM - Rio Puerco Field Office
435 Montano NE
Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 761-8700
blm_nm_comments@blm.gov
www.blm.gov
Contact InfoNew 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
CommentOHV Permit Info

RIDER COMMENTS & REVIEWS

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Rio Puerco Trail

Photo Submitted 7/7/2013 (Thanks!)

Rio Puerco Trail Photo

Rio Puerco Trail

Photo Submitted 5/15/2017 (Thanks!)

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Rio Puerco Trail

Photo Submitted 9/27/2014 (Thanks!)

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TERRAIN

Climate TypeDesert
Elevation5500 to 6000 ft.
Trail MaintenanceUnknown
Loose DirtThis trail has some loose dirt.Some
Hard PackThe trail has little hard pack terrain.Little
SandThis trail has mostly sandy areas.Mostly
MudThe trail has little mud after it rains.Little
DustThe trail has some dust on typical days.Some
RocksThis trail has some rocks.Some
TreesThe trail has few trees.Few
Steep HillsThis trail has some steep hills.Some
Water CrossingsThe trail has no water crossings.None
Small JumpsThis trail has some small jumps.Some
BermsThe trail has some berms.Some
Sand/Gravel PitsThis private land has few sand or gravel pits.Few
Single TrackThis private land has some single track trails.Some
RoadsThis private land has no roads.None
ShadeThis private land has no shaded areas.None
HazardsThis trail has few hazards.Few(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Easy Terrain NoviceThis trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Moderate Terrain AmateurThis trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Difficult Terrain ExpertThis trail has little expert terrain.Little

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline Gasoline5-20 Miles (E)7-11 (505) 892-1469
Diesel Diesel5-20 Miles (E)7-11 (505) 892-1469
Potable Water Water5-20 Miles (S)High Desert RV Park (505) 839-9035
RV Hookups RV Hookup5-20 Miles (S)High Desert RV Park (505) 839-9035
RV Dump Station RV Disposal5-20 Miles (S)High Desert RV Park (505) 839-9035
Primitive Camping CampgroundRio Rancho, NM
Convenience Store Conv Store5-20 Miles (E)7-11 (505) 892-1469
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