Benson Ridge

AKA: Lincoln National Forest, Sacramento Ranger District, Sacramento Mountains, Rio Penasco, Shofield Canyon, Bluff Springs, Taylor Canyon, Benson Canyon,

Summary


Located on the northern side of the Upper Rio Penasco Road, Benson Ridge has around 17 miles of ATV trails. The routes are mostly hard packed with some loose chunk rock but form long, twisty loops through grassy meadows, canyons and cool mixed pine tree forest. Benson Ridge is also just a few miles away from the staging area for Wills and Hubbell Canyon, which has more scenic ATV loops to explore. Benson Ridge is open year-round but is especially popular place during the summer months.

{ Last know status: Open | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: November 29, 2017 }

Terrain Experience Level


Expert
Some
Advanced
Some
Intermediate
Mostly
Beginner
Some

Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
Unknown
Mud
Some
Sand
None
Jumps
None
Hill Climbs
Some
Hard Pack
Mostly
Gravle
Unknown
Large Loose Rocks
Some
Other Hazards
Some

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Allowed
4x4
Not Allowed
SxS
Allowed
Snowmobile
Unknown

Details


Nearest City

Nearest city to Benson Ridge is Cloudcroft, New Mexico


Google Map

View Cloudcroft, NM on Google Maps

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https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cloudcroft%2C+NM

Spark Arrestor

A spark arrestor or exhaust cap is required

Noise Limit

Limit of: 96 db

Max Vehicle Width

Max Width of: 50 inches

Open Dates

year-round

FS

Lincoln National Forest - Sacramento District 4 Lost Lodge Road Cloudcroft, NM 88317 (575) 682-2551 [email protected]


www.fs.usda.gov

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/lincoln/null/recarea/?recid=34322&actid=93

New Mexico Game & Fish 1 Wildlife Way Santa Fe, NM 87507 (505) 476-8000 (888) 248-6866 [email protected]


www.wildlife.state.nm.us

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http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/ohv/registration-permits/

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