San Ysidro Trials Area

Overview

San Ysidro Trials Area is managed by Bureau of Land Management and is located near San Ysidro, New Mexico. The San Ysidro Trials area is a very unique destination where trials riders, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts come to enjoy beautiful scenery and technical recreation activities. Stone badland features are widely spread within the area and create distinctive topographies, such as the delicate ecosystems of tinajas. Tinajas are naturally-formed stone bowls that fill with water during the monsoon season and from snow melt. These pools provide an oasis for migratory birds, game species, and many other microorganisms.

Things to Do at San Ysidro Trials Area

Recreation Activities

Popular activities at San Ysidro Trials Area include:

Nearby Activities

Biking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Off Highway Vehicle

Plan Your Visit

Getting There

From Albuquerque, travel North on I-25, and take Exit 242 (Bernalillo), go left, and take Highway 550 West. Continue on Highway 550 West to the Village of San Ysidro. About 1 mile past the Village, the San Ysidro Trials Area will be on your right, just after an old weigh station (mile marker 25).

GPS Coordinates: 35.55489778000000, -106.80680080000000

Contact & Resources

Phone: 505-761-8700

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Additional Information

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