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Billy the Kid Trail

National Scenic Byway • New Mexico

Length	84 mi / 135.2 km
Time to Allow	Two hours to drive the byway
Fees	There are no fees to drive the byway.

Follow this byway 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, once home to outlaw Billy the Kid and lawman Pat Garrett.

• Local Information

  Billy the Kid Trail

  New Mexico Department of Tourism
  800-545-2070
  575-827-7400
  Send E-mail
  
  Ruidoso Visitor Center/Chamber of Commerce
  575-257-7395
  877-784-3676