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@@sasquatch907 looks to be a little less than 9.5 miles from Lincoln straight line (as the crow flies). Would be quite a bit further if one stayed on roads / routes

@@simplebobby86 just got back from Lincoln/Capitan area….spent a couple weeks roaming around..stayed at Baca Camp…..wanted to see that site…..maybe next time.thanks

Not on the bottom. Anywhere from 5-10 feet down from surface

Bonito lake is cleaned up and full! Not open to fishing yet. Hopefully this next year it will be.

Some people are very selfish. There could have been some squirrel that needed to cross.

I have seen turkey in the bonito area. In the last few months we have seen quite a few turkey with their young in and around Ruidoso.

@@simplebobby86 thanks for the reply. I am glad they had a good hatch. We will probably be near Cloudcroft, but depending on what is happening, we may head north.

The spot at the time you mentioned is the first left you can take down to the river after you pass the turn into south fork. It is not posted with any signs and is an area I have camped before without issue. If I’m wrong on this exact spot I’d be happy to admit it but the point of be being at that location was to talk about the dispersed camping beyond the lake.

@@simplebobby86 its is a paid site right now im not sure if it is being enforced at the moment since the lake is closed alot of that area isnt being used as much and from southfork until a huge clearing is alamagordo city owned land alamogordo city owns the lake there anyway

I knew that area was owned by the city of Alamogordo but I’m under the impression there is an agreement with the Forest service such as handling south fork, the lake, etc. I’m sure if they are going to start enforcing or charging for that area they will post signage or no trespassing signs like they have along the road before the lake. I’m just happy this area didn’t get completely destroyed in the fire. Thanks for the comments!

The road I mentioned is free dispersed camping on the road up there but I don’t think you can camp at the lookout. Heck of a view from there!

@@simplebobby86 yeah there is camping up there. Not at the lookout but about 1/4 of a mile before you get to the lookout. I just don't know if it is free or not. It's a beautiful camping site. There is the camping site, then a little farther up is a parking area for the Peak Trail, and then the lookout. Saw a lot of elk and wild horses there the last time I hiked it.

In 1878? What’s a main road?

Rough enough. I’d hate to recommend someone to drive out there in a small car (might have done silly things like that in my younger days)

There is a ton of information about the speculation of why and what transpired but I’m no expert. Seems to me that it wasn’t enough for some…

I once had the coordinates. I’ll see if I can find them again.

It was a “road” as per the forest service. Definitely had water run down in like a creek bed.

There is a ton of information. Some good, some bad. Best to do your own research. It was really cool to see this site in person

Billy probably was younger than 21. They have found bullet casings from the shooting of Tunstall.

Ya… working on my video skills. I realized I should have taken more video of the site… even though there isn’t much more than what I showed. Thanks for the feedback!

I could be completely wrong, but I assume that road or trail, was probably used by the participants in the Lincoln County war; including Billy the Kid. I for one liked the driving footage

There is a ton of information out there… some good, some not so good. I wasn’t there to know for sure so I have the same question.

I absolutely agree. It would be a ton of fun to take horses through that area.

That wouldn’t surprise me a bit.

It’s right about 5 miles driving/hiking distance from the sign on highway 70 to the turn off (then another .2 miles to the site). Not sure if that’s too much for you but it would be for me. There is private property and ranch land that’s is between highway 70 and the site before you get onto forest land so I would advise that if you do decide to hike in, use the road so you don’t trespass.

It's pretty darn far. Mostly uphill as well. It's a ten mile hike there and back

@@R-BURQUENO When I was there about a week ago it had snow on the road which made it really muddy, even for walking. So I had to abandon it anyway.

I'm fixing to do some videos around the Ruidoso area in January then continue with more of this type of content! Thanks for the add and stay tuned!

To say there were no roads is bullshit...they were called wagon trails back then...there was roads back then

@@lancehurley9743 lance, go to bed young man…

@@TheFrogfeeder Your the one who wanted to get crazy in the comment section. No matter where one goes, there's ALWAYS ONE, that has to say something. ALWAYS ONE, that has to make a comment in a belittling tone. For your information, there were roads back then. No, not paved roads. Some cobblestone roads in some towns or municipalities, but mostly dirt, some sand and gravel. Yes, river beds made good passage points, and many of them were turned into roads. So, to conclude this less than exiting run in here in the comment section, you chose to be a little snarky in the comments, so it's ONLY FAIR, to expect some in return.🤷🏽‍♂️ Good day mate🤠✌🏼😏

This was an actual mountain pass they would take from Tunstall Ranch on the Rio Feliz. They would cut through from Riadoso. The Kid and a couple other regulators were a far off hunting turkey, when the posse came up from behind and ambushed him. They saw it. They had a Mexican Sheepherder bring his body in to Lincoln and this has always been the spot identified. He was moving horses away from his ranch so Jimmy Dolan and Murphy would not confiscate them with the $40,000 he was to hold until the judgement was done.

There is always the possibility. We did not see any snakes on this adventure. Just keep an eye on where you are stepping and you should be alright. I definitely would not recommend taking a stock SUV down the side road but you should be just fine getting to the turn off and taking the short hike. Thanks for the comment!

Thank you for the reply. Very helpful. My Equinox will make it all but the .2 miles, correct?

When we went, the road was in good enough condition that an equinox would make it to the turn off (being careful). Take it slow, watch for areas that might be washed out, and use good judgement.

Thank you, Good Sir

Possible, not likely. They like sunning on rocks, and be careful what you step over. If you see one, they won't come after you but instead they try to flee. But if you get popped, it's not like a Cobra or Mamba. Calmly walk back to your SUV, and drive to Roswell to a hospital where they will observe you. Seriously, don't wreck on the way, you have plenty of time to get there unless you have an unusual allergic reaction like some people do with bee stings. And take a pistol alone for that stroll to the site. It's legal in the National Forest, and you'll enjoy the ambiance more.

Exactly. John Middleton and Billy tried to get him to ride away and he would not.