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Montessa OHV Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | South Valley, Tijeras Arroyo, The Dig |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This large area has 577 acres of open riding that offers hill climbs, ATV trails and sandy washes. The main staging area offers plenty of room for parking but no shade or water so come prepared. The park is open daily year-round for day use only and camping is prohibited. All vehicle types are permitted but the park is mainly geared for ATV and dirt bike riding.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | daily dawn to dusk | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AL, AK, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NE, NC, OK, SC, SD, TN, VA, WV) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | Whip Flags Recommended For Safety |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Permitted | |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | City Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Address | 3105 Los Picaros SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105 | ||
| From: Albuquerque, NM
1) Take I-25 South to Exit 220 2) Turn right (west) off the exit ramp onto Rio Bravo Blvd, continue .5 miles 3) Turn left (south) on Broadway Blvd, continue 1.8 miles 4) Turn left (east) on Bobby Foster Road, continue .5 miles 5) Turn left (north) on Los Picaros Road, continue 2.3 miles 6) Park entrance is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Albuquerque Parks And Recreation 3105 Los Picaros SE Albuquerque, NM 87105 (505) 768-5300 (505) 857-8650 cityclerk@cabq.gov www.cabq.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (888) 248-6866 (505) 476-8000 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
| Comment | OHV Permit Info |
Montessa OHV Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 9/28/2015 (Thanks!)
Montessa OHV Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/6/2019 (Thanks!)
Montessa OHV Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/29/2014 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 577 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 5100 to 5200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  None | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Shell (505) 877-9217 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Shell (505) 877-9217 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Isleta Lakes & RV Park (505) 244-8102 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Isleta Lakes & RV Park (505) 244-8102 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Isleta Lakes & RV Park (505) 244-8102 |
| Campground | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Albuquerque Central KOA (505) 296-2729 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (NW) | Shell (505) 877-9217 |
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