NMBDR: 2024 Riding Season Route Updates
Updated June 19th, 2024
June 19th, 2024
Section 2: Wildfire near Ruidoso/Carrizozo
Multiple uncontained wildfires are currently active on Section 2 of the route near Ruidoso.
- Ever-changing road closures are in place, please avoid this area to allow fire and EMS to do their job.
- See attached screenshots for reference. We recommend all riders take Highway 70 and Highway 54 between Tularosa and Carrizozo and bypass this area completely.
- View fire data on our interactive map HERE
- Fire info can be found HERE and HERE
March 5th, 2024
New Tracks Available for Download
We are in the process of releasing updated GPS track files for every one of our routes in an ongoing effort to keep track files current and evolving with changing route conditions and considerations for fuel.
As a general reference to the updates for track files labeled xxBDR-March2024:
- Some section starts/ends have shifted in our track files and may not match older versions of the BDR Map. We typically aim to keep each section less than 150mi in length. Sections that exceed this length generally have fuel options along the route or optional tracks to a nearby town for fuel along the way.
- Regardless of the documentary film, older track files, or previous map versions, the most current GPS track file is always considered the “current” route.
- Some routes have had updates for track difficulty classifications, new tracks added, shifts to section starts or ends, and additional waypoints and these updates will be reflected on the next map reprint.
- All track files have been updated with revised naming conventions, track colors, waypoints, discovery points, and more.
- GPS track colors have been updated as follows:
- Main Route: Alternating BLUE and DARK BLUE
- ALT Harder & ALT Expert tracks: RED
- Bypass, Extension, or Optional Fuel tracks: GREEN
- Our track colors will now carry over when imported into Gaia GPS. If they do not match these colors when you import, simply manually change the track colors to match, or select your own preferred track colors.
- GPS track colors don’t necessarily match the BDR Map. This is due to the difference in color visibility on GPS devices vs printed paper map products.
- Updates to our interactive map are in process to reflect these updates. You can launch the interactive map HERE.
- Always download the most recent track files just before you go HERE
| NMBDR TRACK GUIDE | NM | ||
| Track File: NMBDR-March2024 | |||
| SECTION | GPS TRACK NAME | MILEAGE | CUMULATIVE |
| 1 | NM1 – Dell City, TX to Weed | 153 | 153 |
| 2 | NM2 – Weed to Carrizozo | 171 | 324 |
| 3 | NM3 – Carrizozo to Elephant Butte | 155 | 479 |
| 3 | NM3 ALT Gas – San Antonio | 6.6 | |
| 4 | NM4 – Elephant Butte to Reserve | 162 | 641 |
| 4 | NM4 ALT Harder – Chloride Canyon | 29.6 | |
| 4 | NM4 ALT Harder – Corner Mtn | 9.8 | |
| 5 | NM5 – Reserve to Pinehill | 166 | 807 |
| 5 | NM5 ALT Gas – Alpine, AZ | 14.5 | |
| 6 | NM6 – Pinehill to Cuba | 175 | 982 |
| 7 | NM7 – Cuba to Abiquiu | 78.5 | 1060.5 |
| 8 | NM8 – Abiquiu to Antonito, CO | 123 | 1183.5 |
| 8 | NM8 ALT Harder – Comanche Canyon | 26.9 | |
| 8 | NM8 ALT Gas – Ojo Caliente | 14.8 | |
| TOTAL MAIN TRACK LENGTH | 1183.5 | ||
| TOTAL ALL TRACKS LENGTH | 1285.7 |
May 8, 2023 – (UPDATED 2/5/24)
*Update* Chloride Canyon now open!
- The US Forest Service has officially opened Chloride Canyon (NFSR 226). Riders can now ride the track labeled NM4 ALT Harder – Chloride Canyon
- Be advised: this canyon is still in rough condition and is designated as an ALT Harder track. Remain on pavement via the main track if you wish to bypass this challenging section.
- From the USFS: The repairs reduced the drop-offs at the creek crossings, making the entries and exits to the streambed more gradual, and a few trees that were encroaching the roadway (too much for the grader or dozer) were removed and flood debris removed from the roadway also. Repairs were made all the way from the beginning of National Forest lands to the (burned) Monument Cabin area.
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