Motorized Trail #981
The 0.7-mile Motorized Trail #981 provides access to Trail #980 in East Canyon from Forest Road 4086X (Juan Mesa Road). Trail #981 turns south, following the nose of a ridge to the bottom of the canyon.
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
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 8 miles east at Mimbres. The nearest full service community is 35 miles away in Silver City, NM.
Connecting Trails:
Motorized Trail #980
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
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
32.93805, -107.962 at Motorized Trail #981
Parking
Ample parking along area roads.
Directions
From Mimbres, travel north on New Mexico Highway 35 89 miles to McKnight Road and turn right for about 7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4086 for approximately 4 miles and turn left onto Motorized Trail #981 for access to Trail #980.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
