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Wills and Hubbell Canyon
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Willie White Area Trails, Wills and Willie White ATV Trails, Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District, Water Canyon Road, Willie White Trail, Wills Canyon Trail, Upper Wills Canyon Trail, Hubbell Canyon Trail, Sacramento Mountains, Rio Penasco River, Bluff Springs |
| Last Known Status | Open |
At one time this area was a network of railroad grades from the 1920’s but has since been converted to multiple use trails. The trails are marked and looped and wind through a mixed conifer pine forest. Highlights include scenic views of the Sacramento Mountains and wide grassy meadows.
The terrain is mostly hard packed and narrow with occasional loose chunk rocks. The trails are open year-round and is a popular place to escape the desert heat.
Nearby Bluff Springs offers primitive camping, picnic sites and a pleasant hiking trail that leads to a waterfall. There is no fee charged but there are no services so come prepared.
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. (AK, AL, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NC, NE, 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 | Yes (50 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 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 | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
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 | Cloudcroft, NM | ||
| Address | Upper Rio Penasco Road, Cloudcroft, NM 88317 | ||
| From: Cloudcroft, NM
For the Willie White Staging Area: 1) Take the Sunspot Hwy south about 8.5 miles 2) Turn left (east) onto Upper Rio Penasco Road, continue about 2.5 miles 3) Staging area is on the right (south). For the Hubbell Canyon Staging Area: 4) Continue east past the Willie White Staging Area about 7 miles 5) Turn right (south) onto Wills Canyon Road, continue about 9 miles toward the staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lincoln National Forest - Sacramento District 4 Lost Lodge Road Cloudcroft, NM 88317 (575) 682-2551 mailroom_r3_lincoln@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8000 (888) 248-6866 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8000 to 9350 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust |  Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | None |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Cloudcroft, NM | |
| Diesel | Cloudcroft, NM | |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Camp of the Tall Pines (575) 687-4101 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Camp of the Tall Pines (575) 687-4101 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Camp of the Tall Pines (575) 687-4101 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (E) | Bluff Springs (575) 682-2551 |
 Conv Store | Cloudcroft, NM |
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