The Toadstool Hoodoos of remote Rio Rancho desert rock formations

Unique rock formations just a short adventurous off-road drive from Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Hoodoo in the desert!

Looking for an interesting place to go off-roading with a specific destination during my Florida friends visit in December, searching Google Maps I found these rock formations called the Toadstool Hoodoos far west of Rio Rancho in the desert area I often do rural land real estate shoots. The toadstools were further west than even I had been before, so it would be a new adventure for me. We all got in the Jeep Renegade Trailhawk and set out not knowing what to expect. Using Google Maps as a guide, it was stop and start to find the best road in, with some warning signs that might defeat less bold explorers. In the end, we made it to these rock formations just before sunset and there was no one around for miles and miles. I was able to treat my friends to a real New Mexico True desert exploring experience!


Looks like a camel rock formation to me!


The Toadstool Hoodoos location west of Rio Rancho


Do these look like toadstools to you?