Ruidoso for Adrenaline Junkies

Looking for thrills and spills on your Ruidoso adventure? Let loose on one of these action-packed activities.

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Run Ruidoso 2024
Run Ruidoso 2024

Ruidoso Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the Run Ruidoso Series in 2024. The six unique running races in this series span the outdoor running season and celebrate the vibrant and diverse nature of our local trails. Individuals who finish all Run Ruidoso 2024 events will receive a $100 gift card for Bluebird Running Company with additional participant prizes for those who complete more than three races.

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Experience the Thrill of the New Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster
Experience the Thrill of the New Screaming Eagle Roller Coaster

Ruidoso Winter Park is excited to offer the only Mountain Coaster in New Mexico, boasting 5100 feet of waves, dips, and a 360-degree helix. Drivers control the speed of their cart with max speeds of 25mph, plus Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster boasts a state-of-the-art collision avoidance system to ensure each rider can enjoy their ride safely.

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Enjoy Summer Tubing and Family Zipline in Ruidoso
Enjoy Summer Tubing and Family Zipline in Ruidoso

Join Screaming Eagle for a day of fun on a state-of-the-art tubing hill that expands the Ruidoso Winter Park experience into a summer tubing adventure and fun for the whole family. While you are there, take a ride on the popular family zipline. Experience the thrill of the Screaming Eagle Mountain Coaster (New! Summer 2023)

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Discover Backcountry Motorcycle Touring In and Around Ruidoso
Discover Backcountry Motorcycle Touring In and Around Ruidoso

If you grew up watching westerns on TV, the landscapes on this New Mexico Backcountry Discovery Route (NMBDR) will bring back memories. It’s true Wild West with the history to prove it.

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OHV in Ruidoso - Where to ride and the rules of off-road driving.
OHV in Ruidoso - Where to ride and the rules of off-road driving.

Ruidoso and Lincoln County offer numerous and diverse opportunities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation. Miles of trails and open areas await all types of off-road enthusiasts. Ride your own vehicle or sign up for a guided OHV adventure tour. Whatever you choose, there is nothing quite like the adrenaline boost of off-road exploring in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

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Wind Rider ZipTour at Ski Apache
Wind Rider ZipTour at Ski Apache

This adrenaline-pumping, three-span zip tour begins above 11,000 feet with parallel cables so riders can ride side-by-side. It also spans over 8,900 feet in length, making it one of the longest in the world while offering a thrilling and unforgettable experience.

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Year-Round Downhill Adventures at Ski Apache
Year-Round Downhill Adventures at Ski Apache

Looking for an adventure playground that includes snow and mountain bike parks plus a zip line tour with the highest launch point in the world (11,000 feet above sea level)? Ski Apache, Ruidoso’s year-round mecca of action sports, has got you covered.

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Go off-road and explore with Backcountry Attitudes on an OHV adventure tour.
Go off-road and explore with Backcountry Attitudes on an OHV adventure tour.

Ruidoso’s first off-road adventure specialist, Backcountry Attitudes, provides 4×4 off-roading adventures through scenic wilderness and mountain terrain for a unique backcountry adventure.

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Biking in Ruidoso
Biking in Ruidoso

From street to trail, if you love to pedal, Ruidoso has you covered. With new trail development and a vast network of empty rural roads and awesome mountain trails, cycling in Ruidoso has never been better. Discover the best places to get your bike on in Ruidoso. 

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