Ojito Wilderness Trail is a 3.3 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near San Ysidro, New Mexico that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail.
dog friendly
birding
hiking
horseback riding
nature trips
trail running
walking
views
rocky
off trail
no shade
This is a mesa walking trail. The trial is poorly marked in some places, although, our all trails maps kept us on track . There is definitely some beautiful landscape and a few hoodoos too :-) we enjoyed our time here and took many beautiful pics too .
C A.
Trails are easy to access by taking 550 to Cabezon Road. However, a sign said the portion of the road through the Zia Pueblo will be closed May 1. Though the road was washboarded and a little muddy in places, we had no trouble in our AWD SUV. The scenery is very pretty. It is more of an open space than a trail, so you can explore whatever looks interesting to you. Lots of cattle. Also, unfortunately, tons of people shooting. We went on a Sunday and didn't hear gunfire until about noon, but it was constant after that. Also, shooters are extremely disrespectful of the land. Shell casings are everywhere along with a disgusting amount of beer cans/bottles and litter near the areas with shells. Hard to feel safe, especially with a dog, in an area with so much gunfire and alcohol.
Dragons back is a really fun ride technical in some places . amazing views.
surprisingly a wealth of things to see here. neat rock formations like hoodoos and arches. great geological wonders and fin canyon badlands.
Close to home, great hoodoos, best in the cooler months.