Southfork
0.6 mi
Distance
712 ft
Elev. Gain
33m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Southfork is a point-to-point trail in Lincoln County, New Mexico. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 712 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to horses. The nearest town is Ruidoso, New Mexico, about 8 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,960 ft |
| End | 0.6 mi | 3,186 ft |
Trail Details
Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ruidoso, NM · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Lincoln County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Campgrounds near this trail

Three Rivers Campground
4 mi awayLincoln National Forest
Mescalero, NM
Reservable


Lincoln National Forest South Fork Campground
4.4 mi awayRuidoso, NM
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Westlake Campground
4.7 mi awayNogal, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Monjeau Peak
4.9 mi awayAlto, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operator
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