Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail |

Alien Run consists of three looped mountain bike trails that cover over 15 miles. The area contains a rumored UFO crash site. The short and long loops are intermediate, and the Outer Limits Trail is more technical.

Photos

Mountain Biker on the Alien Run Trail
Mountain Biker on the Alien Run Trail

Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)

To utilize this area, visitors need to be able to bike up to 15 miles across rolling hills, rough terrain, while avoiding wildlife or other recreators also using the trails. 

Know Before You Go 

Fees 

  • None 

Facilities 

  • There is no potable water at this location, but there is an ADA-accessible vault toilet. 

  • There is a large, gravel parking area with two accessible, shaded picnic tables and a changing pavilion. 

  • The trailhead is located at the back of the parking lot alongside an informative kiosk with a trail map of the area. 

    • There are 16 miles ranging from beginner to advanced and an elevation gain of 1,250+ feet. 

Nearby Amenities  

  • The nearest location to obtain gas, food, and water is in Aztec, ~8 miles away via Hart Canyon and US-550 S/NE Aztec Blvd. 

Season/Hours: 

  • Open year-round 

    • The road may become difficult to navigate in bad weather. 

Special Rules: 

  • Be a responsible user and stay within the boundaries of the recreation area. 

  • Permits are required for commercial, competitive and organized group events.   

  • Pets must be on a 6-foot leash, and their waste disposed of. 

  • No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons are permitted in the OHV area. 

  • Practice and please make sure to carry out or dispose of any litter. 

Brochures, Maps, and Publications

  • N/A 

Wildlife in Area  

  • Mule deer 

  • Elk 

  • Mountain lions  

  • Rattlesnakes 

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Adventure is at Your Fingertips

Activities

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HIKING
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MOUNTAIN BIKING
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BIRDING
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STARGAZING
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DISPERSED CAMPING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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PICNICKING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

Farmington Field Office
6251 College Blvd A
Farmington
New Mexico
87402

Geographic Coordinates

36.87771472, -107.8918764

Directions

From Aztec, NM, travel northeast on highway NM 550. From the junction of NM 173 and NM 550, travel northeast about 2.9 miles to County Road 2770. On County Road 2770, turn east and travel about 2.7 miles to an oil and gas road. Turn north on the oil and gas road, and travel about 0.5 miles to the top of a hill, cross the cattleguard, and turn east on a narrow road to the parking lot.