Bear Canyon

Bear Canyon is a valley in , and has an elevation of 6,663 feet. Bear Canyon is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the area .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Ruidoso Lookout Tower.

Tower
was completed in 1940 by the U.S. Forest Service to serve as a fire lookout tower within , , . is situated 2 miles northwest of Bear Canyon.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs.

is a town in . Its attractions include pleasant mountain recreation and world-caliber horse racing. During the summer population triples as New Mexicans and Texans arrive to enjoy the horse races, gambling, and cool mountain air.

Village
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
is a city in , , United States, located within the . As of the 2020 census, had a population of 2,620. is situated 3½ miles northeast of Bear Canyon.

Bear Canyon

Latitude
33.30981° or 33° 18′ 35″ north
Longitude
-105.64221° or 105° 38′ 32″ west
Elevation
6,663 feet (2,031 metres)
Open location code
855P8955+W4
Geo­Names ID
5456737
Wiki­data ID
Q49776206
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Bear Canyon” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Bear Canyon (walog sa Estados Unidos, New Mexico, Lincoln County, lat 33,31, long -105,64)
  • Cebuano: Bear Canyon

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