Motorized Trail #977
The 0.25-mile Motorized Trail #977 turns north off Forest Road 4204A on the north side of the North Fork Mimbres River Canyon. The short spur trail climbs to the base of a rocky cliff with a loop turnaround at the end.
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 16 miles west at Lake Roberts. The nearest full service community is 45 miles away in Silver City, NM.
Connecting Trails:
none
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
32.95869167, -108.01715833 at Forest Road 4204A
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
