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Aden Hills OHV Area
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Aden Well |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This 8,700 acre offroad area offers miles of fast and sandy trails that wind through scrub brush. Shade is sparse and there is no water so bring your own. Camping is permitted but is primitive. There is no fee to ride here and the area is open year-round.
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. (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 | |
| 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 | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
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 | Las Cruces, NM | ||
| From: Las Cruces, NM
1) Take I-10 west to exit 127 2) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto Corralitos Road, proceed under the bridge 3) Turn right (west) onto Robert Larson Boulevard, continue 1.5 miles 4) Continue straight onto the dirt road, continue about 4 miles 5) Staging area is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Las Cruces District Office 1800 Marquess Street Las Cruces, NM 88005-3370 (575) 525-4300 blm_nm_comments@blm.gov www.blm.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 |
Aden Hills Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/15/2016 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 8,700 acres (14 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 50 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 4500 to 4600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack | Little | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud |  None | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | None | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Some | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Few | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Pic Quik Stores (575) 523-1790 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Pic Quik Stores (575) 523-1790 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Las Cruces KOA Campground (505) 526-6555 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Las Cruces KOA Campground (505) 526-6555 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Las Cruces KOA Campground (505) 526-6555 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (NE) | Las Cruces KOA Campground (505) 526-6555 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NE) | Pic Quik Stores (575) 523-1790 |
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