Best Paved Roads in New Mexico - New Mexico G1 Series Map

The Land of Enchantment earned this moniker for good reason: New Mexico is quite possibly the greatest “sleeper state” of amazing roads that we’ve yet to encounter. Most people don’t automatically think of it when planning a one of a kind adventure but we’d implore you to think otherwise. This map highlights every great paved road in New Mexico along with a hand-picked selection of our favorite dual-sport adventure roads. Of the many thousands of miles of great roads in New Mexico, there are 39 Gold (G1) rated roads that stand out. These amazing roads are the focus of this map and include popular rides like the 'Enchanted Triangle' as well obscure back roads that you would never expect to find.

We’ve included thousands of miles of the most dramatic sections of paved and dirt roads highlighted in Butler Maps popular Gold, Red and Orange colors and are accompanied by crucial information about places to eat, sleep, fuel up and cool down. You will also find detailed inset boxes showcasing a complete list of campgrounds, town/pass elevations, trailheads, parking lots, scenic overlooks, interpretive trails, contour intervals, secondary/tertiary roads as well as all dirt thoroughfare options through New Mexico’s varied landscape. Every Butler Maps G1 Series map is printed on “Trail Tough" waterproof, tear-resistant paper called HopSyn. A full alpha-numeric grid is printed on the map to aid with navigation and orientation. 

All of our G1-Series paved road maps also feature over 40 recommended dual-sport roads so you can opt from the best paved sections of road to the best dirt sections of road simply by following the colors and icons. Find the best riding, with the most scenic views, packed full of drama and peril in this New Mexico G1 Series Map! Other features include Rio Costilla Canyon and Ski Rio Roads, Sandia Crest and Capulin Volcano National Monument Roads as well as Cloud Climbing Highway and Pajarito Mountain Road. 

*Available for digital purchase and use in the Avenza app, and for digital use in the Rever app (with a premium subscription).