Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 |
Rudoiso, New Mexico |
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. |
| 0.6 0.9 |
Cedar Creek Road |
Cedar Creek Road, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico, Innsbrook Village Country Club, |
| 4.0 6.5 |
Gavilan Canyon Road |
Gavilan Canyon Road, Gavilan Canyon, |
| 4.7 7.5 |
Alto, New Mexico |
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. |
| 5.2 8.3 |
High Mesa Drive |
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 |
| 6.3 10.1 |
Old Fort Stanton Road |
Old Fort Stanton Road, This road, a part of the byway, connects with U.S.Route #380 through Fort Stanton, New Mexico |
| 8.8 14.2 |
Junction |
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. |
| 18.0 29.0 |
Capitan, New Mexico |
Junction U.S.Route #380, State Highway #48/246, Capitan, New Mexico, a village in Lincoln County, New Mexico, Smokey Bear Historical Park, |
| 22.4 36.0 |
Junction |
Junction State Route #214, to Fort Stanton, New Mexico, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, located southwest of Fort Stanton, New Mexico, |
| 24.9 40.0 |
Fort Stanton, New Mexico |
Community of Fort Stanton, New Mexico, |
| 29.1 46.8 |
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport |
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, New Mexico, lie on the loop Byway Billy the Kid Trail, south west of Fort Stanton, New Mexico |
| 36.1 58.1 |
Old Fort Stanton Road |
Old Fort Stanton Road, Valley View Drive, Little Creek Road, |
| 52.1 83.9 |
Mountain Route |
Mountain Route, into Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico |
| 58.6 94.3 |
Forest Service Road 57 |
Forest Service Road 57, Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico |
| 62.6 100.8 |
Lincoln, New Mexico |
Lincoln, New Mexico. Lincoln Historic District includes a number of buildings like the Wortley Hotel, Ellis Store, Dr. Wood's Office, Shope and Home, Wright House, Curry Saloon, Montano Store, Watson House, Old Mill, Tunstall Store, and the Old Courthouse. Lincoln, NM was the location of the most famous escape of the outlaw Billy the Kid in 1881. |
| 72.5 116.7 |
Junction |
Junction U.S. Route #380 with U.S.Route #70, at Hondo, New Mexico, a community in Lincoln County, New Mexico |
| 76.3 122.8 |
San patricio, New Mexico |
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. |
| 82.8 133.3 |
Junction |
Junction State Route #214, This road connects with the Byway's middle loop near Sierra Blanca Regional Airport southeast of Fort Stanton, New Mexico |
| 85.2 137.1 |
Forest Service Road 120 |
Forest Service Road 120, 120A, in to Lincoln National Forest, New Mexico |
| 94.0 151.2 |
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico |
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. |
| 96.1 154.7 |
Junction |
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 |
| 97.7 157.3 |
Carrizo Canyon Road |
Carrizo Canyon Road, Grindstone Canyon Road, Resort Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico |
| 100.1 161.1 |
Rainbow Drive |
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. |