Solo ATV Camping Exploring Mesa Golondrina

I travel into the Santa Fe National forest to explore Mesa Golondrina on a 2 night ATV Camping trip in the New Mexico Backcountry. This region of forest land is on the Colorado Plateau and is home to the Chama River Canyon Wilderness. The views along the rim are quite impressive as the bottom of the Canyon exceeds more than 800ft.
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[@carverolson8782]

Good video, thanks for sharing. I look forward to your next one.

[@Snarge22]

Hi again Ruben, I'm sure enjoying watching your videos and kind of vicariously traveling along with you. I'm not interested in wading through mud bogs or climbing bolder piles. Like you I like those forest service roads. Sure a Jeep can drive the same roads, but it's a different experience out in the open on an ATV. I'd say your style of riding and scenery soaking is exactly what I hope to be doing in the near future. Thanks again for your efforts!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I hear you man. I am not a fan of muddying or hill climbs. I like to just stroll and soak in the scenery. A lot of the roads we have out here are forest roads as you mentioned. Jeeps take them also or the occasional truck as well. But the good thing is some of these roads go so far back that you will often find yourself alone. That is a benefit if you are looking for a quiet and scenery soaking camp trip. I hope you enjoy the new Quad and ride lots. You're welcome man. Take care.

[@NewPowerArt]

Well done. Like 99

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks

[@greggwilliams9609]

yay another video being missing you man.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I appreciate it my friend. I hope all is well your way.

[@bangWarkop]

Very good

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@OutdoorWarrior]

Great video man! Looking forward to see your next one on that high mountain.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey man. Dude this is an awesome place to camp at. I will make it back here again and will have to explore the other canyon side. It’s a beautiful mountain range. Thanks for checking it out.

[@unclebilly1353]

You describe that beer better then you did the back drop. I must party with you. lol

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Lol, man a cold beer checking out the scenery was epic. It's one I will return to later this year for sure. Plus I have a hunt for Elk here in October.

[@unclebilly1353]

Congrats on your draw. That is another thing that blew me away, the hunting . Never wanted to hunt back east. This year I drew for elk in 16c and deer in 21b. Any time you want to hit these sections up. I'm all geared up. But I can't drive your fruity beer. Lol. Love watching you adventures . Your editing is awesome. Thanks,Keep up the good work.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks brother. Congrats on the draw as well. 16c is an awesome unit to hunt. I don’t know much about 21b. But good luck to you. Man there is always that opportunity to get out there and hit those places up. I love getting outdoors no matter what it is I am doing. Some good beers will be awesome! Thanks as always for watching and your support.

[@johnfuller2291]

Great job!!!...

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks for watching.

[@MyATVlife]

Just sittin’ back ready to chill with some KZbin and what do you know,,, Manzanoman has a new video up ! Life is good brother, keep it up !

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey bud. Hope all is well your way. Man this is an epic spot for camping and riding around in. The range has some cool views. I appreciate you watching and your support. Take care and I hope to get a video up next week.

[@atvcostarica4847]

I do look forward to your videos, I crack a beer everytime you do. Cheers. Thanks for sharing.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey there. I greatly appreciate it my friend and I would love to crack one open with you. I hope all is well out your way. Take care. Thanks again. Cheers🍻.

[@johnolson5289]

My friend I always enjoy watching these adventure videos, Golondrina mesa is where its at.I wish I would have learned about how badass it is sooner in my life.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Dude, this place is super awesome man. I learned about it from my friend. I will get back there again soon to check out another part of the canyon. There are many roads to navigate with look offs. If you get out this way, let me know and I can provide info and perhaps even meet up for a ride or something.

[@travisrutherford]

Just recently found your channel and it’s one of my favorites. I live in Albuquerque NM so I’m very familiar with a lot of these places ! Good job brother !

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Awesome! Thank you for watching brother.

[@KINGTERIK]

Nice work 👏🏾

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks. I appreciate you watching.

[@punktexas]

New subcriber here. Even though I don't own an ATV I really enjoy what you're sharing with us. I'm subscribed to " ATV Am1e" mostly because it focuses on Arkansas. I don't think they've ever been camping on ATVs?

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thank you for subscribing, I really appreciate your support. I will have to check out their channel. I am glad you are taking an interest in ATV adventures. Another channel I follow is KC ATV. They ride in Arkansas and other areas. Have a great day.

[@georgefaulk2528]

Another epic trip. Beautiful part of the country. Looking forward to the next adventure!!!!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks my friend. This was an incredible place to ride and camp. I love to share New Mexico camping. Take care and I hope all is well your way.

[@andyortiz7954]

Hey Ruben I watched one of your videos for the first time, loved it cause I like the same stuff camping I spent my summer’s in southern Colorado, I’m retired and would like to meet up with you sometime on a camping trip,great job.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey there. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Southern Colorado is a great area to ride and camp at. I have not rode any of the trails there, but I have watched many videos and it looks great. I think that would be awesome to meet up sometime and plan a ride and camp. Summer isn’t to far off. Have a great day.

[@andyortiz7954]

@@ManzanoManATVAdventures That would be awesome Ruben, I love watching your videos you do a great job, i think it makes people to want to get out and camp I know it does for me

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

That is what I find the most enjoyable part about making videos is the inspiration of getting people outdoors to go camping and just enjoying life outdoors. Thanks again.

[@Scott41066]

another great video , enjoy watching them everyday after work. take that knife I sent you, you never know when you may need it. take care my friend

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey bud. Thanks for the knife. I greatly appreciate it. I will be using it in one of my videos, this was filmed prior to getting it. I appreciate you watching and take care my friend.

[@paulcoverdale8312]

Oh yes my kind of quaking, You are sooo lucky. Because in the Uk we have to fight to keep trails open. Check out the Uk yet. There is also a Europe Tet (trans Europe trail) Can I ask why you don’t have a 6x6 of one kind or another? Cheers Paul. Great music too.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey there. I agree we are lucky to have open land to ride ATV’s on. I have heard of other places not having open land to ride on or that trails are closing up. I hope we never experience it. I will have to look up trails in the UK and watch some videos. I have never thought about getting a 6x6 because the ATV 4x4 has been a great machine to have where I live. I don’t know of anyone owning a 6x6 to ride out here either so I can’t ask them how they like it. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@Charlieg01]

Wow sure looks like a great time your living the life hip hip!!!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks Charlie. It’s a great time getting into the mountains and setting up camp. Take care and I look forward to tomorrow mornings video.

[@ArcticExploring]

So great to see the whole video from this trip again, buddy! That is a really great place with an awesome view I wish I could drive with my atv there with you. Looking forward to your next video as always!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

It would be awesome to ride and experience it together. I appreciate you watching my friend. Have a great day!

[@BanshanMarwein]

Nature's beauty is irreplaceable, the countryside view is just so cool and of course I am glad I could watch your vlog on weekends, keep exploring man :)

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey man. Thanks for watching and commenting. I love sharing my trips into the backcountry in New Mexico. There are so many awesome places. Stay tuned. I hope to have a video next week. Take care my friend.

[@deadendoutdoors]

Unbelievable view! Love the drone footage man, looking forward to getting myself one in the future!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Man you’ll love flying if you got a drone. I have never regretted getting one. Thanks for watching bud. I hope your weekend it going well.

[@Stutzvideo]

Nice ride, the weather looks great.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

It was a great weekend to be out. Thanks for watching.

[@MyATVlife]

Beautiful country ! Wow !

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I agree. It is mind blowing country and the canyon view is so awesome! That canyon is over 800ft deep. It’s a beautiful range for sure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TheUglyAmerican007]

Good video

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it man. God bless.

[@markparker5451]

I have me a Outlander 650 and was hoping I might find other people interested in this type of camping!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

It is a lot of fun to ride and camp. Hopefully you can find someone.

[@off-roadhooligans2110]

Hi from Eastern Canada. That is some beautiful terrain your on. AMAZING WOW! Great video keep it up!👍

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey there. Welcome to my channel. I am glad you enjoyed the terrain I was riding on. New Mexico is a diverse landscape to ride through. We have a lot of changing terrain to ride through such as mountains, deep canyons, and desert landscape. Feel free to take a look at my other videos to see more of New Mexico. Thanks for watching and have a nice day. Canada is a beautiful landscape as well. I would love to ride that way one day and do some camping.

[@off-roadhooligans2110]

Thank you@@ManzanoManATVAdventures I will definitely check out your other videos. I subbed you, can't wait to see more. I'd love to hit the trails your way. We have some beautiful spots here as well... but in my opinion your area is incredible.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thank you for supporting my channel. It would be awesome to show you some trails and scenery out this way. I appreciate your opinion, I feel the same way about you area. Take care.

[@Gotbit1498]

Great job on the video. Looks l like a good time!!!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Man this is a great place to camp at. I look forward to checking out the other canyon in the future.

[@kylestevens6718]

nice vid man! happy to have found your channel, support from ns canada. Earned a sub, looking forward to seeing more of your stuff. Cheers!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey there! I appreciate you watching my video. I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the sub! It really helps out my channel. Cheers! Take care! I am sure it is getting cold up there in ns canada. Stay warm.

[@kylestevens6718]

@@ManzanoManATVAdventures ahaha not quite yet. Few chilly nights in the hills. Bout 1 degree celcius today waking up.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Oh okay, that’s not bad at all. I figured it was colder. Here in New Mexico above 11,000ft is getting cooler. It snowed last week at that elevation. Where I am at, it’s in the 40s for lows.

[@kylestevens6718]

@@ManzanoManATVAdventures ahh thats awesome. I think the highest point here in ns is something like 1750 ft. So nothing like u got down there

[@billvarga8336]

Such a beautiful state you got there Buddy! Love your videos showing where you ride. My wife and I really need to visit New Mexico and do some camping and atving. Take care and keep the vids coming. :)

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I hope you both can make it out here and do some camping and riding. This place is so worth a visit to camp at and look over the River Gorge. You can stand there for a while just looking over the edge. Thanks for watching. Take care, hope all is well your way.

[@unclebilly1353]

One visit is all it takes. I packed up all my worldly posession in a uhaul and head west too Mew Mexico . It's like being reborn again. Big breath of fresh air with lots of beautiful clean country. Also what it didn't expect. The people here are reaI. Very open and kind. I watched these videos to get an idea where to go and what to expect. Good luck on you visit.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Welcome to New Mexico. I have lived here all my life and still enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful scenery. I hope you get out and explore the different sections of the state. I have never road in the south part of the state yes, but I hear Queens New Mexico east of Las Cruces is a great area.

[@markbrooks2693]

Hey man love all your videos...I noticed on one of the "Maritimer" videos that he had one of your stickers...what are the chances of me getting one?

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I would love to send you a sticker. Do you have an Instagram? We can exchange information there or email me at monzanoman at gmail. Thanks for watching my videos man. I appreciate the support. Have a good day.

[@geraldpiacenza8942]

I have enjoyed your videos and the type of riding you do. You have recently come back w/a new atv. Didn’t you have a cam am before?

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Thanks man, I am glad you enjoy them. You’re right, I used to have a can am and I traded it for the Yamaha.

[@johnfrisbee8955]

I could take you some places in Idaho almost guarantee bear sightings.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I would love to ride out there in Idaho. Seeing bear in the wild is a pretty cool site to see. Crazy thing is in the same region that I did this video. About a year later I went in an elk hunt and saw many bears on that trip. I felt lucky to see as many as I did lol.

[@johnfrisbee8955]

@@ManzanoManATVAdventures It's been a while since I've been to this area. But on an elk there I saw 7 different bears one evening. And fishing at the lake. Almost always have bears coming into camp.

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

Hello there Manzano friend! Hope you had a great Memorial weekend. I sure hope you don't end up coming upon a herd (a pride?) of mountain lions, haha. You're killing it with the edits buddy. What a view! VIEWS!!! Dang! I always tap on the lid of sodas or beer before I open them. Just something I've always done. Oh here we go, burger time. Ribeye bacon burger. That sounds awesome. So I have a question, do you have to have some id info on your tent when you camp out there like that? In case authorities have questions? We don't have open camping like that in our state. I usually always wear gloves when I ride. But for some reason, whenever I'm riding and capturing footage, I always seem to forget them, haha. Oh here we go with the mountain lions again. Rofl. You live in a very cool part of the country good sir. The views are badass. Where do you grab your music from? I liked the track you used at 38 minutes. Hey Ruben, awesome video friend. Good visiting with you again. See you again soon.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey buddy. My memorial weekend went well. I hope you also had a great memorial weekend also. I had lots of fun editing this video and laying over music. As muah as it would be awesome to see some mountain lions, maybe it’s a good thing I haven’t lol. Out here we don’t have to register any information when we go camping. It’s all primitive camping in nature and so you are pretty much on your own. On trails if you are going backpacking there is a register box to sign, but it’s not mandatory either. Cooking and camping in the mountains is a great weekend. I love doing this. New Mexico is a diverse state to checkout. How I find music is I look on KZbin Music Library. There is a lot of good tracks, sometimes you have to dig though since it isn’t well organized. I appreciate your support my friend! Take care my friend. See you on the next videos. I have to catch up on who I enjoy watching.

[@johnk7093]

so is this Day 3/3?????????????? no, just figured that out... so where is day 3/3 of NO Matter what,, atv camping is awesome.

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Hey bud, I merged the 2 videos into one video file and renamed it for 2 reasons. The first is some folks don't like seeing broken up videos and the next is I was a bit slow on uploading videos around this time period and so I was trying to satisfy KZbins algorithm that I am busy lol. I am sorry for the confusion. But speaking of this place. I will be heading back again. I heard there are a couple slot canyons on the edge of the cliff I want to go and checkout plus a rumor of an old dwelling off some type. So I need to really explore the area again. When I was there I was learning the trails and since then I have mapped out more to see.

[@johnk7093]

@@ManzanoManATVAdventures Awesome… no worries. I get trying to appease people. Sometimes you can, some you can’t. Hat trip sounds like a good time… would be cool to ride with ya… looks like a great trail!!

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Man it would be so awesome to ride with you. You couldn’t ask for a better day to be on trail checking things out and then finish the day with some good food and beer🍻. I have so many trip ideas, I just need time lol. Take care buddy and I seriously appreciate your support and distant friendship.

[@johnk7093]

@@ManzanoManATVAdventures indeed… much appreciated.

[@gordlockwood1213]

Were you packing any extra fuel?

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Not for this trip. A full tank ran good since I did about 60 miles of riding.

[@J_Calvin_Hobbes]

Do you by chance have gps coordinates for needles point?

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I don't have coordinates for needles point unfortunately.

[@jaimeimbody2318]

What app do you use

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

I am using the paid version of GaiaGPS. It has really good tools on it to navigate the outdoors.

[@paulcoverdale8312]

If you don’t mind I’m goin to pass your details over to the boys at arc adventure blog. They do trails all over the Capathian mountains in the Ukrainian. & Russia they will love. This

[@ManzanoManATVAdventures]

Yes, please send my video to friends and people you know who like videos like this. I appreciate it. I hope you have a good day. Thanks for watching.