Outdoor Activities Information

Lincoln National Forest

At an elevation of 7,000 feet, it was the cool mountain pines that originally brought visitors to this area; it was the wealth of things to do that made them stay. Outdoor recreation is part of the over-all appeal of “Billy the Kid” country. Much of the county is devoted to the one million acre Lincoln National Forest, and nature is the primary passion of the forest’s many visitors.

For the avid angler, local streams and lakes are stocked at different times of the year with rainbow trout.

Much of the mountain area is dotted with trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. All of them are easily negotiated. Several stables provide rental horses at hourly or daily rates and mountain bikes are available for rent. Big game hunting opportunities abound, with deer, elk, bear and turkey being the most sought-after game. Visitors can contact several local outfitters to schedule a hunt.