Ruidoso - Hiking

Ruidoso is surrounded by the White Mountain Range and sits at the heart of the Lincoln National Forest. The Ruidoso area offers hundreds of miles of hiking trails that range in difficulty from easy to difficult, allowing for recreationalists of all abilities to find a rewarding hike to suit their taste. Located between Sierra Blanca Peak towering to just over 12,000 feet and Nogal Peak, the White Mountains Wilderness protects 48,000 acres of the Lincoln National Forest and its forested eastern flanks and rocky western slope are extremely popular with day hikers and backpackers alike. Visitors planning a hike in the Ruidoso area should check in with the local forest service ranger station for detailed information on specific hikes, as well as for forest rules & regulations.

Hiking guides and outfitters offering guided hiking trips in and near Ruidoso are listed below. Click on any name for more information. For information on hiking trails in the Ruidoso area select Hiking Trails.