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Motorized Trail #966

The 1.65-mile (one way) Motorized Trail #966 runs parallel to Motorized Trail #965 along the top of a ridge between Terry Canyon and Lincoln Canyon.

Current Conditions
Open

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#966

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 #965

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 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

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated September 29, 2025