Billy the Kid Trail

State: New Mexico
Length: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km
Time to Allow: Two hours 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.

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  Sharing the Mission of Smokey Bear on the Billy the Kid Trail

  Updated Jan 29, 2013 in Famous Americans, Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature, The Holidays with Friends and Family, and What's Happening on America's Byways

  Smokey the Bear, Smokey the Bear... a simple jingle about one of the most enduring figures in advertising. Where did it all begin? Come to the Billy the Kid Trail in New Mexico and find out!

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  Billy the Kid Trail Overview

  Apr 6, 2007

  Come celebrate the history and culture of the Wild West on Billy the Kid Trail. The excitement of this byway lies in its diversity.

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  1-Day Trip: Tour of Billy the Kid Trail
  (New Mexico)

  Travel the Billy the Kid Trail and catch a glimpse into history. Step foot in the places that the infamous outlaw Billy the Kid once visited....