USFS National Forest System Trails · New Mexico · Updated June 2026
Can You Mountain Bike in Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico?
Yes — Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico has 37.2 mi of bike-designated National Forest System trail across 17 segments, typically open Year-round, according to official USFS travel-management data.
37.2 mi
Bike-designated
17 segments
554 mi
Total NFS trail
236 segments
Year-round
Bike season
USFS managed-use
2
ADA-accessible
trail segments
7% 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 Lincoln National Forest
| Trail | Miles | Surface | Bike season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rim | 31.33 | Native Material | — |
| Alamo Canyon | 6.87 | Native Material | — |
| Grindstone Canyon Loop | 6.76 | Native Material | Year-round |
| Dry Canyon | 5.81 | Native Material | — |
| Dark Cyn | 5.68 | Native Material | — |
| Lucas Cyn | 5.15 | Native Material | — |
| Scott Able | 4.74 | Native Material | — |
| Willie White | 4.57 | Native Material | — |
| Benson Cyn | 4.45 | Native Material | — |
| Juniper Ridge | 4.45 | Native Material | — |
| Hubbell Cyn | 4.42 | Native Material | — |
| Wills Cyn | 4.4 | Native Material | — |
| Lick Cyn | 4.22 | Native Material | — |
| Apple Tree Cyn | 4.13 | Native Material | — |
| Caballero Cyn | 4.03 | Native Material | — |
Frequently asked questions
- How many miles of mountain bike trail are in Lincoln National Forest?
- Lincoln National Forest has about 37.2 mi of bike-designated trail across 17 segments, out of 554 mi of total National Forest System trail.
- Are e-bikes allowed in Lincoln National Forest?
- Only where designated — on Forest Service land e-bikes are motor vehicles. Class 1 e-bikes are recorded on 61 segments here.
- What is the mountain-bike season in Lincoln National Forest (New Mexico)?
- Most bike-designated trails carry a Year-round season in USFS data; higher-elevation trails open later.