Motorized Trail #960
Motorized Trail #960 leaves Sapillo Group Campground from the north end of Forest Road 4241 and heads west, climbing through a narrow wash. At the top of the wash, Trail #960 turns north over the hilltop, and then follows the nose of the ridge down toward New Mexico Highway 35. Near the highway, Trail #960- ends at Forest Road 4206.
This route is part of a motorized trail and full-sized road system in the Sapillo area. Motorized Trails are designated for use by vehicles 50 inches wide or narrower.
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 4 miles west at Lake Roberts. The nearest full service community is 43 miles away in Silver City, NM.
Connecting Trails:
Motorized Trail #962
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: 575-388-8201
Address: 3005 E Camino del Bosque Silver City, NM 88061
Phone: (575) 388-8201
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
33.00800705, -108.11523438 at Sapillo Group Campground
Parking
Ample parking at Sapillo Group Campground or in roadside pullouts.
Directions
From Mimbres, follow New Mexico Highway 35 north for about 15 miles to the signed Sapillo Campground on the south (left) side of Highway 35, near milepost 20.
Additional Information
Operated By
US Forest Service
