Alien Run Mountain Bike Trail

The Alien Run Trail System provides mountain bikers with the opportunity to experience a variety of trails in a high desert landscape. The trails are named for a rumored UFO crash site in the area.

The trails here provide a wide variety of experiences including; playful and flowing single track, exposed sections along the tops of escarpments, slickrock play areas, and loose and rocky challenging trail with significant changes in elevation.

The Alien Run Trail System is found in the southwestern reaches of the Colorado Plateau, a large physiographic region dominated by sandstone formations and pinyon-juniper forests.

One of the Bureau of Land Management's "Backyard to Backcountry" treasures, information on the Alien Run Trails-Super Loop was developed between IMBA and the Farmington, NM, BLM office to provide world-class riding experiences. IMBA's data on the trail includes elevations, ratings, current conditions, photos, and comments.

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. 

Adventure is at Your Fingertips

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 

Phone

505-564-7600

Email

blm_nm_comments@blm.gov

Activities

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MOUNTAIN BIKING
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BIRDING
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DISPERSED CAMPING
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HIKING
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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PICNICKING
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STARGAZING
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WILDLIFE VIEWING

Addresses

Farmington Field Office
6251 College Blvd A
Farmington
New Mexico
87402

Geographic Coordinates

36.878901, -107.900875

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.

Fees

No

Stay Limit

14 Days