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Byway: New Mexico - Billy the Kid Trail
Byway Description: Follow the ghosts of famous lawmen, outlaws, and warriors through the rugged beauty of the million-acre Lincoln National Forest. From grassy plains to dense pine forests, the region is known for its stunning views and cool mountain climate. Visit historic Lincoln, home to both the outlaw Billy the Kid and lawman Pat Garrett. Lincoln's only street is lined with adobe homes and buildings dating back to its colorful and often violent past.
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Rudoiso, New Mexico
Altitude: 6900 feet
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Ruidoso, New Mexico, a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, This is where Byway Loop, Billy the Kid Trail begins its journey. This byway passes through the rugged beauty of the million-acre Lincoln National Forest. Along its route travelers can view grassy plains to dense pine forests, stunning views and experience cool mountain climate.
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Cedar Creek Road
Altitude: 6850 feet
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Cedar Creek Road, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, Innsbrook Village Country Club,
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(154.6) |
4.0
(96.1) |
Gavilan Canyon Road
Altitude: 7398 feet
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Gavilan Canyon Road, Gavilan Canyon,
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7.5
(153.6) |
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Alto, New Mexico
Altitude: 7326 feet
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Alto, New Mexico, a community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, located in the Lincoln National Forest. The community is most noted as being a thriving artist community and is home to the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts. Alto Lakes, a planned, residential and recreational community covering 1689+ acres along two mountain ridges in Alto.
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High Mesa Drive
Altitude: 7467 feet
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High Mesa Drive, to Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club which includes a private 18 hole golf course, dining, swimming and tennis facilities. Kokopelli Mesa Golf Course, Community of Sierra Vista, New Mexico lies on this location
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(151.0) |
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Old Fort Stanton Road
Altitude: 7260 feet
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Old Fort Stanton Road, This road, a part of the byway, connects with U.S.Route #380 through Fort Stanton, New Mexico
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Junction
Altitude: 6870 feet
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Junction State Route #37, Forest Service Road #107, to Bonito Lake, a alpine reservoir located high in the Sierra Blanca mountains northwest of Ruidoso, New Mexico. Hiking trails, streams are located around the Bonito Lake, A popular spot for fishing, camping and hiking.
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Capitan, New Mexico
Altitude: 6345 feet
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Junction U.S.Route #380, State Highway #48/246, Capitan, New Mexico, a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, Smokey Bear Historical Park,
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36.0
(125.1) |
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Junction
Altitude: 6234 feet
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Junction State Route #214, to Fort Stanton, New Mexico, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, located southwest of Fort Stanton, New Mexico,
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Fort Stanton, New Mexico
Altitude: 6217 feet
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Community of Fort Stanton, New Mexico,
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Sierra Blanca Regional Airport
Altitude: 6768 feet
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Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, New Mexico, lie on the loop Byway Billy the Kid Trail, south west of Fort Stanton, New Mexico
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36.1
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Old Fort Stanton Road
Altitude: 7034 feet
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Old Fort Stanton Road, Valley View Drive, Little Creek Road,
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Mountain Route
Altitude: 6240 feet
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Mountain Route, into Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
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94.3
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Forest Service Road 57
Altitude: 5879 feet
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Forest Service Road 57, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
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100.8
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Lincoln, New Mexico
Altitude: 5712 feet
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Lincoln, New Mexico, a community in Lincoln County, New Mexico, Lincoln Historic District, a historic district in Lincoln, New Mexico includes a number of buildings, including Wright House, Dr. Wood's Office, and the Watson House, Curry Saloon, Wortley Hotel, Penfield Shop and Home, Tunstall Store, Old Mill, Ellis Store, Old Courthouse, Montano Store. Lincoln, New Mexico was the location of the most famous escape of the outlaw Billy the Kid in 1881.
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Junction
Altitude: 5230 feet
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Junction U.S. Route #380 with U.S.Route #70, at Hondo, New Mexico, a community in Lincoln County, New Mexico
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122.8
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San patricio, New Mexico
Altitude: 5420 feet
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San Patricio, New Mexico, a small community in Lincoln County, in New Mexico, located on U.S.Route #70. San Patricio, New Mexico is home to a benedictine spirituality center, San Patricio Retreat Center.
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82.8
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Junction
Altitude: 5712 feet
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Junction State Route #214, This road connects with the Byway's middle loop near Sierra Blanca Regional Airport southeast of Fort Stanton, New Mexico
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85.2
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Forest Service Road 120
Altitude: 5879 feet
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Forest Service Road 120, 120A, in to Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico
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151.2
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94.0
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Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico
Altitude: 6424 feet
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Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, a city in Lincoln County, New Mexico, located within the Lincoln National Forest on USA Highway #70. The Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Billy the Kid Casino and the Hubbard Museum of the American West are located in the city.
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96.1
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Junction
Altitude: 6470 feet
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Junction of State Highway #48/37 with USA Highway #70, At this location, U.S.Route #70 detours from the route of the designated Byway Billy the Kid Trail, Byway continues its journey on State Route #37/48 to Ruidoso, New Mexico forming a Loop
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157.3
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97.7
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Carrizo Canyon Road
Altitude: 6549 feet
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Carrizo Canyon Road, Grindstone Canyon Road, Resort Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico
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100.1
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Rainbow Drive
Altitude: 6873 feet
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Rainbow Drive at Ruidoso, New Mexico, Cree Meadows Country Club, Billy The Kid Trail Byway ends at where it starts from, i.e. Ruidoso, New Mexico, thus making it a Loop byway.
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