Mountain biking trail information for Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Ruidoso Area Mountain Biking Trail Information.
	Philadelphia, Kraut, and Littleton Canyon These three trails all start out as old mining roads and turn into single track trails. They are all up, then down, then peak out onto Littleton Ridge. You will ride in the forest so there is always the possibility of seeing wildlife depending on the season and time of day. Route location: Lincoln National Forest Surface: packed double track Distance: 5 miles (to the top and back down) Altitude change: 500—600 feet Driving time: 25 minutes from the Mechem & Sudderth intersection Maps: New Mexico road map or Lincoln National Forest map To reach: Take Hwy 48 towards Capitan, turn onto Hwy 37, and follow for approximately 2 miles to Bonito Lake turn-off. Turn left and continue until you see signs for each canyon.
	Perk Canyon This winding trail is a favorite of locals and tourists. One minute you're in town and the next, you're deep in the forest. The trail offers a variety of terrain. You will ride across a stream, through open meadows, and near a pond. Route location: Upper Canyon Surface: rocky single track Distance: 3 miles one way Difficulty: blue (intermediate) Altitude change: 500 feet Driving time: 5 minutes from Mechem & Sudderth intersection Maps: Ruidoso city map or obtain directions at Smokey Bear Ranger Station To reach: Take Sudderth to the traffic circle and turn right to Upper Canyon. Go approximately 1 mile to EbarbSt. (Story Book Cabin sign), turn right and go two blocks to Perk Canyon Road. Turn left and continue until the paved road dead-ends.
	The Rim Trail Located south of Ruidoso near Cloudcroft, the Rim Trail offers one of the nation's premier hiking paths. The 17 mile trail features spectacular views of mountain vistas and even White Sands. It is considered a top-10 trail in the nation. Route location: Sacramento Mountains Surface: rocky single track with some roots Distance: 17 miles Difficulty: blue (intermediate) Altitude change: 100—300 feet Driving time: approximately 1 hour from the Mechem & Sudderth intersection Maps: New Mexico road map or Lincoln National Forest map To reach: Take Hwy 48 (Sudderth) to Hwy 70 west. Go 10 miles to the Cloudcroft turn—Hwy 244. It is about 30 miles to Cloudcroft. Take Hwy 130 towards Sunspot. You will see the Rim Trail signs in a few miles.
	Bonito Lake Road Bonito Lake Road (Forest Road 107) provides easy mountain hiking on paved and gravel roads. The ride takes you through the forest, around the lake, and to the wilderness trail heads. Take Hwy 37 to the turn-off to Bonito Lake Road. Follow the road up and around the lake, past Bonita Stables, and as far as the Argentina/Bonito Wilderness trail heads. Bikes are prohibited in the wilderness. Route location: Lincoln National Forest Surface: asphalt and gravel forest road that varies between smooth and mildly rocky Distance: 20 miles (round trip) Difficulty: green (easy) Altitude change: 900 feet of rolling climb Driving time: 20 minutes from the Mechem & Sudderth intersection Maps: New Mexico road map To reach: Take Hwy 48 towards Capitan, turn onto Hwy 37, take Bonito Lake Road.
	Sawmill Canyon This trail is easy to access in Ruidoso. It is approximately 1.5 miles south of the intersection ofCarrizo Canyon Road and Sudderth Drive. Turn right just north of Rainbow Lakes RV Park. The road is rough and not maintained. Route location: Carrizo Canyon Road Surface: gravel and dirt Distance: approximately 2 miles Difficulty: blue (intermediate)