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Elk Canyon Trail No. 153D

Elk Canyon Trail (T253D) is an ATV trail located in Elk Canyon leading out of canyon to Lick Ridge. From NM 24, between Weed and Pinyon, turn west on FR 183(Pinyon Draw), travel about 5.5 miles to junction with FR 253 (to Lick Ridge), go about 3 miles take FR 253X on the right. The trail is on the left about .05 miles from the junction. Trail terminates on FR 253 (Lick Ridge). This area is great for hunting deer and turkey. There are elk ranging in this area also. There are several good dispersed camping sites along Pinyon Draw and in Elk Canyon.



 The Basics


Difficulty: Easy
Intermediate
Length: 2.9 miles
Time to Allow: 1 to 1-1/2 hrs
Managed By: Sacramento Ranger District
Lincoln National Forest
PO Box 288
Cloudcroft, NM  88317
Phone: 505-682-2551
Fax: 505-682-3394



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