USFS National Forest System Trails · New Mexico · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Carson National Forest, New Mexico?
Yes — Carson National Forest in New Mexico has 324 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 51 segments, typically open Mar–Nov, according to official USFS travel-management data.
324 mi
Bike-designated
51 segments
613 mi
Total NFS trail
178 segments
Mar–Nov
Bike season
USFS managed-use
2
ADA-accessible
trail segments
53% of this forest's mapped trail is bike-designated. USFS records trail grade (steepness), not technical MTB difficulty — we surface grade where present but do not infer a black/blue/green rating.
Bike-designated trails in Carson National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Divide Trail | 102.85 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| South Boundary | 20.58 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Tony Marquez | 19.5 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Elliot Barker | 12.47 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Tusas Loop | 11.92 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Ojitos | 9.48 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| North Boundary | 9.37 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Martinez Canyon | 9.31 | Native Material | May–Oct |
| Ojito Maes | 9.14 | Native Material | — |
| Elephant Rock North | 9.13 | Native Material | — |
| Comales Canyon | 8.35 | Native Material | — |
| Mondragon | 8.12 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Canjilon Mountain | 7.25 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Agua Piedra | 7.07 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
| Lost Lake | 6.99 | Native Material | Mar–Nov |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Carson National Forest?
- Carson National Forest has about 324 mi of bike-designated trail across 51 segments, out of 613 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Carson National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 23 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Carson National Forest (New Mexico)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Mar–Nov season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.