Vermejo's OffRoad Log 2009
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Amatista Ledges - Robledo Mountains NM
The Robledo Mountains Off-Highway Vehicle Trail System is a network of trails, including both extreme OHV and mountain bike trails, in the southern Robledo Mountains. The trails are dominated by enormous rocks, making the terrain extraordinarily challenging for riders. The extreme OHV trails require specialized vehicles, with locking differentials, winches, and expert drivers. Vehicle damage is not uncommon on these very difficult OHV trails.
The area also includes the "SST" mountain bike trail, which is open only to non-motorized uses. It also is an extremely technical trail -- traversing challenging rocky terrain, steep canyons, and mountain-top ridges -- and requires expert riding skills.
Activities
Off-highway vehicle use (rock crawling; extreme four-wheel drive trails), mountain biking.
Location / Access
The Robledo Mountains OHV Area and SST Trail are in the Robledo Mountains about four miles northwest of Las Cruces. Take Valley Drive (U.S. 85) north to Shalem Colony Trail, go west on Shalem Colony Trail across the Rio Grande, turn right on Rocky Acres Trail, and take the first left off the wide dirt road. You will see signs for extreme four-wheel drive trails south of the main road; trails north of that road have been closed. The main road goes west toward a rock mine; take the left fork in the arroyo bottom, climb the hill, and go right up the canyon bottom to find the mountain bike trail and additional extreme four-wheel drive routes.
USGS: Dona Ana, Las Cruces, Leasburg, and Picacho Mountain
Source-BLM.gov
More pics at New Mexico Backroads
Amatista Ledges I - LINK
Amatista Ledges II - LINK
This area is currently at risk for closure to all motorized vehicles. For more info - Click Here
#93
this is one of the best threads I have ever seen. the pics are amazing and dreaming of a trip like this for myself someday gives me drive to make more and more pockets. damn nice job. I am very jealous.
#94
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Jake,
I Always enjoy All of your trips and pics, and stories of the outback!
I appreciate your love for the outback. And I totally understand your outback spirit!
Keep Going! And Don't ever stop!
Thank You!
Aloha! Mark....."SWR"
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I Always enjoy All of your trips and pics, and stories of the outback!
I appreciate your love for the outback. And I totally understand your outback spirit!
Keep Going! And Don't ever stop!
Thank You!
Aloha! Mark....."SWR"
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#95
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You, sir, are one helluva photographer. I enjoyed this thread very much. That last part of your Colorado trip is my stomping ground. You represented it amazingly well in those pics.
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