Farmington ,
New Mexico
is quickly becoming known as a year round adventure and outdoor destination , with a plethora of options for hikers , off-roaders , water sport enthusiasts and more .
The area has recently received national attention from the offroading community , with Chokecherry Canyon located in Farmington being named in a number of off-roading publications and lists . With thousands of acres to explore and a variety of terrain to test your skills on , word is getting out that Farmington is an off-roader ’ s paradise .
The most popular recreation areas are Chokecherry Canyon , located inside the 3,000 acre Glade Run Recreation Area , and Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area . Chokecherry Canyon is well known for its rock crawling , off-road trails , wash runs , and challenging courses . The rock crawling is so epic in Chokecherry Canyon that World Extreme Rock Crawling Championship
Series hosted their Grand National Championship here in 2016 and will return in 2017 .
Dunes Vehicle Recreation Area boasts more than 800 acres of sand dunes , sandy arroyos and desert technical trails . The dunes are popular spots for those on motorcycles , dirt bikes , and ATVs , and hosts national-level races each year .
The beauty of the high desert and vast terrain waiting to be explored has fostered a passionate off-roading community within Farmington . Farmington ’ s trails have been in use by locals for over 40 years . Locals have recently started a community project to mark trails and map them with GPS capability to aid those less familiar with the area in navigating the extensive trails available . The city has also recently authorized some off-highway recreational vehicles to be operated on city streets in an effort to grant easy access to the phenomenal off-roading trails in Farmington .
For information on off-road adventures available near Farmington , NM or to plan a visit , go to FarmingtonNM . org or contact the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau at ( 505 ) 326- 7602 .
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