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Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Cloudcroft, Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento District, Sacramento Mountains, Mexican Canyon, Fresnel Creek, Toboggan Canyon Trail |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This multiple use trail is open year-round to motorized use. The trail is mostly hard packed with small, loose chunk rock that eventually ties into the Toboggan Canyon Trail, forming a nice loop.
Parking is limited at the main staging area and the trail is open to OHVs that are 50 inches or less in width. Camping is not permitted at the staging area but there are several campgrounds close by.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | NM OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state without an OHV registration program must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AK, AL, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MS, NC, NE, 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 | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (50 inches) | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 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 | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Cloudcroft, NM | ||
| From: Alamogordo, NM
1) Take US-82 East about 16 miles 2) Turn right (south) onto NM-130, continue about .1 miles 3) Staging area is on the right (west). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Lincoln National Forest - Sacramento District 4 Lost Lodge Road Cloudcroft, NM 88317 (575) 682-2551 mailroom_r3_lincoln@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | New Mexico Game And Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8000 (888) 248-6866 ispa@state.nm.us www.wildlife.state.nm.us |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 8200 to 8600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Cloudcroft, NM | |
| Diesel | Cloudcroft, NM | |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Deerhead Campground (575) 682-2551 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (E) | Sugar Pines RV Park (575) 682-3375 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (SE) | Silver Campground (575) 682-2551 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Deerhead Campground (575) 682-2551 |
 Conv Store | Cloudcroft, NM |
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