Glade Run Recreation Area
A great spot for the weekend warrior, the Glade Run Recreation Area (GRRA) is comprised of 19,000 acres of sandy arroyos, slick rock and rolling terrain. Vegetation is sparse, primarily consisting of common grasses, rabbitbrush, sagebrush, junipers, and pinyons.
The recreation area is split into two off-highway vehicle use zones. The northern three-quarters of the Glade are managed for limited trail use and 3,800 acres on the south end are managed as an open OHV area. Approximately 42 miles of marked trails for motorized trail bike and mountain bike riders are located in the limited OHV portion of the Glade. Challenging slick rock and wide sandy washes provide fun for off road enthusiasts in the open OHV section.
Rock crawling, an extreme form of off road driving using vehicles, from stock to highly modified, to surmount obstacles, is a popular activity. In rock crawling, drivers maneuver four-wheel-drive vehicles over very harsh terrain. Driving locations include boulders, slickrock, mountain foothills, rock piles, mountain trails, etc. Rockcrawling is about slow-speed, careful, precise driving. Rock crawlers often drive up, down and across obstacles that would appear impassable to the average person.
The Brown Springs OHV Area within GRRA is approximately 2.5 miles north of Pinon Hills Blvd. on County Road 1980.
Accessibility Description (ABA/ADA)
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The 10 campsites at Brown Springs Campground, #10 is ADA accessible and the vault toilet in the main parking area has accessible parking, sidewalks, and other accessible features.
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The Glade Run OHV Area is a multi-use recreation space. This area does not have any ADA compliant resources on the bike trails or in the OHV sections.
- To navigate the OHV trails; visitors must be able to drive or ride in an OHV across several miles of technical terrain, including sand, up and downhill curves, rocks of various sizes, and share the area with other OHV users moving at high speeds.
- To enjoy mountain biking or dirt biking visitors must be able to ride across several miles of technical terrain, including sand, up and downhill curves, rocks of various sizes, and share the area with other recreators, all moving at various speeds.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Fees
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None.
Facilities
Glade Run OHV Area
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There is a vault toilet but no potable water at this site.
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There is a large gravel parking area with that leads to the Calle Norte Bike Park Trailhead
- Several mountain bike maintenance stations, a kiosk with trail information, and a side lot for bikers to practice their skills can be found here.
Brown Springs Campground/OHV Area
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There are two vault toilets but no potable water at this location.
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There is an adult OHV training area with parking and kiosks with OHV trail information for Glade Run and the campground.
- A tot-lot, training pan, skills trail, and picnic area are adjacent to the parking area.
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Camping
- 10 developed camping spots with shaded picnic tables, a grill, and fire pit for tent, car, camper van, and/or a small RV (less than 25ft) camping.
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One group shelter
- There are also two large pull-outs/overflow areas (South Parking Area) available for those with larger RVs or when the campground becomes full.
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Apply for a camping permit here: Glade Run Recreation Area Camping Permit
- Email a copy to: BLM_NM_FFO_GladeRun@blm.gov
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Print a copy and place it on your dashboard.
- All overnight use requires a permit.
Nearby Amenities
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The nearest location to get gas, food, and water is in Farmington, ~5.5 miles away via Glade Road.
Season/Hours
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Open year-round.
- The road may become impassible in bad weather.
- Portions of the Glade Run Recreation Area may be closed to the public for short periods during authorized competitions or events.
Special Rules
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Ride only in areas or on trails open for use.
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All travel in the Limited OHV Area is restricted to maintained oilfield roads, on trails and two tracks that are designated and signed, or in dry, unvegetated wash bottoms that are wider than the widest part of your vehicle.
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Firewood gathering is prohibited.
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Pets must be on a 6-foot leash, and their waste disposed of.
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No fireworks, discharge or use of firearms, or any other weapons in the OHV area.
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Practice Leave No Trace. Please make sure to carry out or dispose of any litter.
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Permits are required for commercial, competitive and organized group events.
BROCHURES, MAPS, AND PUBLICATIONS
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N/A
Wildlife in Area
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Turkeys
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Mule deer
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Quail
Phone
Activities
Addresses
Geographic Coordinates
Directions
The recreation area lies between NM State Highways 170, 574, and 516 with multiple entry points on dirt roads.
From Farmington, take Piñon Hills Blvd. and turn north onto the main Glade Road, County Road 1980. Travel north 2 miles to the Glade entrance and the open OHV area. To access the trail system from Piñon Hills, turn north onto College Blvd., travel approximately 1.2 miles just beyond Piedra Vista High School and Lions Wilderness Park.
From Flora Vista, turn west onto County Road 3535 from highway 516. Follow the road until the pavement ends, take a left onto non-county maintained road 3536 and travel about 1.5 miles. Access to the Glade is also available from the north. Take NM 574 approximately 6.5 miles from La Plata Highway and turn south onto the main Glade Road.
Brown Springs campground can be reached by travelling 2.5 miles north on CR 1980 off Pinon Hills Blvd.
Fees
No