3 days in Ruidoso & Cloudcroft Itinerary

On the 19th (Sun), stroll through Ruidoso Winter Park, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, then do a tasting at Noisy Water Winery, and finally take an in-depth tour of Old West Studio.

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El Paso to Ruidoso is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. Traveling from El Paso in February, things will get slightly colder in Ruidoso: highs are around 53°F and lows about 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel to Ruidoso.

On the 20th (Mon), take a peaceful walk through Lincoln National Forest, learn about winemaking at McGinn's PistachioLand, and then learn about winemaking at Heart of the Desert.

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Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Cloudcroft.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): hike along Trestle Recreation Area, then get to know the fascinating history of New Mexico Rails-to-Trails, and then trek along Osha Trail.

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You can drive from Ruidoso to Cloudcroft in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. When traveling from Ruidoso in February, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Cloudcroft: temperatures range from 63°F by day to 33°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive back home.