Farmington offers innumerable trails and diverse landscapes perfect for a variety of motorized activities year round. Local off roading enthusiasts, and others from across the U.S. have enjoyed off roading in and near Farmington for more than 40 years. Thousands of acres of public land offers riders sandy arroyos, large sand dunes, steep hills, miles of trails and challenging slick rock for rock crawling. From the nationally rated Chokecherry Canyon to Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area and Head Canyon, Farmington offers experienced and newbie riders a sweet taste of the 4x4 life! Don't forget to explore our calendar of events for group trail rides, the World Extreme Rock Crawling Nationals (WE Rock), 4x4 Week and motocross events.
In an effort to grant easy access to the phenomenal off roading and rock crawling trails in Farmington, City Ordinance 2016-1286 was adopted in 2016 authorizing some off-highway recreational vehicles to be operated on city streets. The ordinance permits side by side off road recreation vehicles (with a steering wheel, roll cage, and seat belts) on most streets in Farmington. ROVs are not permitted on Highways, this includes Main Street, Broadway and La Plata Highway. At this time, ATVs are not permitted. Maximum speed allowed for an ROV is 45 MPH, or the posted speed, whichever is lower.
To make your ROV street legal, owners must be a licensed driver in good standing and insure and register their ROV. Drivers under the age of 18 must wear a DOT approved helmet and eye protection. ROVs must be equipped with: illuminated speedometer, horn, muffler, headlights, break-lights, blinkers, side mirrors. Contact the Farmington CVB for additional information, 505-326-7602.
Four Corners Harley Davidson
6520 E Main St
Farmington, NM 87402
505-325-6710
Four Corners Explorers
UTV rental company and area information
5101 College Blvd, Bay 5302
Farmington, NM 87402
505-793-5092
Pinon Hills Blvd. and Glade Road, Farmington, NM
505-564-7600
Glade Run Recreation Area, also known as the Glade, consists of 19,000 acres of open public land along the noth and northwest side of Farmington. At an elevation of 5,669 feet, this popular recreation area consists of sandy arroyos, slickrock, rolling foothills and mountain trails. The Glade offers motorcycle, mountain bike, ATV/UTV, Jeeps and equestrian trails. The area is open year round, dry overnight camping is permitted.
Highway 371, Farmington, NM
505-564-7600
Over 800 acres of fun is waiting for off-road enthusiasts at the Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area. Located just 1.5 miles south of Farmington, this OHV area has been created by 40+ years of off-road vehicle use.
5101 College Blvd Bay 5302 Farmington, NM 87402
505-793-5092
fourcornerexplorers@gmail.com
It's no secret, Farmington has some truly phenomenal off roading. Four Corners Explorers is the perfect service to help you experience the trails and vistas everyone's talking about. This local, family-owned business offers UTV rentals for you and your friends or family to venture out into nature and have a thrilling experience like never before! Half and full day rentals are available, as are guided Dark Sky Tours.
NM Highway 371, south of Farmington
505-564-7600
Head Canyon OHV Recreation Area is located just south of Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area. Both are located on the south end of Farmington on Highway 371. Head Canyon is designated primarily for OHV motorcross racing.
Glade Run Recreation Area, County Rd. 1980 (Glade Road), Farmington, NM
505-564-7600
Campground and OHV park within the popular Glade Run Recreation Area. This recreation park features a small riding track for young people, a skills training track, developed camp sites, toilets and a pavilion.
