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Motorized Trail #974

The 0.65-mile (one way) Motorized Trail #974 connects Trails #972, 973, and 974A with Forest Road 4206B.

Current Conditions
Open

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#974

Accessibility

This trail is not constructed to be accessible for people with disabilities.

General Information

Closest Services:
The nearest food and beverage services are located 16 miles west at Lake Roberts. The nearest full service community is 45 miles away in Silver City, NM.

Connecting Trails:
Motorized Trail #972
Motorized Trail #973
Motorized Trail #974A

Open year-round

There is no fee for use of this trail.

Permits are required for commercial or organized uses

Water may be available from stock tanks, streams, and springs. It is advisable to bring your own. Filter, boil, or treat water drawn from natural sources.

All stock feed brought onto the Gila National Forest must be certified weed free.

Motorized vehicles are restricted to designated routes. No driving off-road. See Motor Vehicle Use Map for this area for route designations.

Off Highway Vehicles must be registered in the State of New Mexico. For more information visit New Mexico Game and Fish.

Contact Phone: 575-536-2250

Wilderness Office Building

Address: 3697 Hwy 35 N., HC 68 Box 50 Mimbres, NM 88049
Phone: (575) 536-2250
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

33.04501389, -108.00125556 at Forest Road 4079R

Parking

Ample parking along area roads.

Directions

From Mimbres, follow New Mexico Highway 35 north for about 11 miles to Forest Road 150 (North Star Road) and turn right. Continue straight for 5 miles to Trail #968 on the right, across from Forest Road 4079W.

Additional Information

Operated By

US Forest Service

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated September 29, 2025