High Desert Trail System

A narrow, single track mountain biking trail,  the High Desert Trail System provides a variety of terrain with the least technical beginning at the East Trail. Three loops off of the trail - First Mesa, Second Mesa, and Third Mesa - increase in technical difficultly of terrain. Map/signs are posted at all intersections. The trail is in good shape for the 2010 season as of March 20, 2010.

Directions to East (Gamerco) Trailhead 

Directions to West (Mentmore) Trailhead

Zuni Mountains

McGaffey District

Just east of Gallup are the Zuni Mountains and the McGaffey Recreation Area. The newly improved Hilso Trail Head at mile 7.5 on NM 400 is the gateway to some 26 miles of designated mtb and hiking trails, as well as many miles of traditional trails. Map/Signs are posted at all intersections on designated trails.

         Twin Springs Area

This area is about 18 miles farther into the Zuni Mountains and is a collection of existing primitive singletracks, logging railroad corridors, and two track Forest Roads. These are unimproved routes with no signs. The meadow in the aspens on the right (west) side of FR50 is a favorite camping spot for mtbers, the Aspen Corridor singletrack starts on the left (east) side of the road. 

             See below for more maps and gpx files: