Rim Trail rises to peaks and falls into deep valleys all along its way, and includes ranges of elevation from the lowest point at about 8,100 feet up to points at 9,500 feet. At certain spots, it offers views of the Tularosa Basin and White Sands 5,000 feet below, as well as Sierra Blanca in Ruidoso. Rim Trail is a combination of old Indian paths, railroad grades, and homestead trails all linked together by new trail portions built in the 1960's. You can reach Rim Trail by taking NM 130 out of Cloudcroft about two miles, and turning onto Sunspot Highway 6563. There are a number of great trails around Benson Ridge and Bluff Springs, including the popular Lucas Canyon ride.
Wild turkey are a common sight, and deer and elk can also be seen.
And the 4th Annual High Altitude Classic mountain bike race is an event not to be missed by biking enthusiasts. The Classic will be held on the weekend of May 5th and 6th this year. The cross country race is held on Saturday and in the past has consisted of a 9 mile course which starts in town, though they alter the course each year for the event. The beginner class rides the course once, intermediates take it twice for 18 miles, and experts go three tours for a 27-mile ride. On Sunday, the downhill race is held on the slopes of Ski Cloudcroft.