Billy the Kid Trail

Lincoln County New Mexico

 

 

click photo to enlarge		 Billy the Kid Trail is a 84-mile National Scenic Byway that runs through Lincoln County, New Mexico. The trail follows the route that William H. Bonney, also known as Billy the Kid, took during the Lincoln County War. The trail passes through the towns of Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Hondo, Lincoln, and Capitan. There are a number of historical sites along the trail, including the Lincoln County Courthouse, where Billy the Kid was tried and convicted.

click photo to enlarge		 The Billy the Kid Trail is a popular destination for history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts. The trail offers a scenic drive through the mountains and forests of New Mexico. We also stopped in Pie Town for a fabulous meal at the Pie-O-Neer. We over-nighted just outside the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge and had a small but wonderful campground.

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