Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking Areas

• Head of the Ditch Campground
• Largo Trail #14
• Quemado Lake Recreation Area

  Quemado Lake is located 16 miles south of Quemado, NM.  From Quemado, take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to the Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1 mile.

• Cove Day Use Area
• El Caso V Campground
• Piñon Campground
• Valle Tio Vinces Campground
• Aeroplane Mesa Campground

  Aeroplane Mesa Campground is a great location for hikers and horseback riders to access the wilderness.  The area is relatively open and 'park-like' with grass interspersed with trees.

• Bear Creek - CDNST Trailhead
• Cherry Creek Campground
• Dragonfly Loop Trail - #720
• Dragonfly Trailhead
• Forest Ridge Rd. - CDNST Trailhead
• Fort Bayard Big Tree Trail #755
• Gallinas Campground - Upper
• Iron Creek Campground
• Little Walnut-Gomez Peak Day Use Area

  Located just outside Silver City, the Little Walnut-Gomez Peak picnic grounds provide a pleasant day use area for small or large groups and individuals/families. The area is generally open from 8:00 a.m. until sunset during spring, summer and fall; winter hours vary according to weather conditions.

  The Silver City Ranger District offers three reservable large group picnic areas within the Gomez Peak – Little Walnut day use area, as well as individual picnic sites. All areas have vault toilets, picnic grills, and tables. In addition, the largest area also offers added amenities of a covered shelter, volleyball court, and horseshoe pits.

  Please NOTE: Water is not available at the group or family picnic areas at Little Walnut.

  View a detailed Recreation Opportunity Guide

  View a Little Walnut Trail System Map

  For information on the picnic areas, see: Little Walnut (East, West, Individual/Family) or Gomez Peak Large Group Area.

• McMillan Campground
• Redrock Rd. CDNST Trailhead
• Sawmill Wagon Road Trail #243
• Tadpole Ridge Trail #232
• Woodhaul Wagon Road Trail #55
• Black Canyon Campground - Lower

  This is a beautiful remote camping area. Trail #94 begins at the rear of the campground.

  Located in a remote area of forest approximately 30 miles from the Wilderness Ranger District office. This campground is accessible from FR 150, and driving approximately .5 miles from the road, across the stream. You will enter an area with a newer vault toilet and a beautiful meadow next to the stream.

  Please be advised - the district recommends high-clearance 4x4 vehicles on FR 150.

• Black Canyon Campground - Upper