Johnson (Gordy's) Hill

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Socorro Field Office, 901 South Highway 85
Socorro, NM 87801

Johnson (Gordy's) Hill offers diverse recreation opportunities, including many roads and trails traversing deeply dissected canyons, high sandstone and limestone bluffs, terraces, and escarpments. On the higher ridges, there are scenic views of the Rio Grande Valley to the west. There are a variety of recreational opportunities, including off-highway vehicle riding on existing routes, offering challenges for all experience levels. The Quebradas Backcountry Byway divides the area from west to east and provides excellent opportunities for driving and photography.

Please check with the Socorro Field Office before going out to this recreation area to learn about any restrictions or changes in activities.

Directions

Take Exit 152 (Escondida Exit) off of I-25 and follow NM-408 (Slaton Road) for 1.5 miles, then turn right onto Pueblitos Rd. and head east for three-quarters of a mile, passing over the Rio Grande River to the Y-intersection. Turn left onto Johnson Hill Road and travel on this road for about a mile. The sign for the staging area will be on the right.