Glade Run Recreation Area
Phase III in Farmington, NM
A berm on the new downhill trail at Glade Run Recreation Area in Farmington, NM.
In 2025, Dirt Tek Trails completed Phase III of trail construction at Glade Run Recreation Area, expanding the BLM-managed system with new directional and cross-country options for mountain bikers in the Four Corners region.
Our work added approximately 4.5 miles of trail to the network, including two directional trails, a connector, and a cross-country loop. Built across arid desert terrain with native soil and rock, the trails were constructed using a combination of machine shaping and detailed hand-finishing to ensure flow, stability, and sustainability. Each trail was aligned to work with the natural topography and includes thoughtful drainage features to handle seasonal weather and minimize long-term erosion.
Phase III complements the earlier trail systems by providing new loop options, varied difficulty, and improved connectivity, all while maintaining the land-use standards set forth by the Bureau of Land Management.
Location: Farmington, New Mexico
Client: San Juan County, New Mexico
Project type: Construction
Completion: July 2025
