The Land of Enchantment is known for many things, but its outdoor attractions are what make it one of the best states to visit. With desert and mountains, rivers and forests, the state’s incredible landscapes are jaw-dropping, to say the least. To make visiting even more enticing, a mountain coaster is coming soon to New Mexico, so you better be ready! It will give you a thrill you can’t get anywhere else in the state.
Located in Alto is the Ruidoso Mountain Park. While it’s a haven for skiers come winter, it offers plenty of additional outdoor activities throughout the year.
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Aside from skiing and snowboarding in the winter, Ruidoso Winter Park offers tubing as well as ziplining in the warmer months.
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Coming soon in Fall 2022 will be New Mexico’s only mountain coaster. The Screaming Eagle will be one adrenaline-pumping ride that can only be experienced here at Ruidoso Winter Park.
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The Screaming Eagle mountain coaster will be 5,100 feet long and is guaranteed to give riders quite a thrill! The track will have a 360-degree helix plus dips and waves.
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You’ll feel your adrenaline pumping as your cart reaches maximum speeds of 25 MPH. But don’t worry - the carts are built with collision avoidance systems as safety is paramount.
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Riders must be at least three years of age and 56 inches tall with a maximum weight of 350 lbs. When it opens, you’re in for a thrill of a lifetime!
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Are you excited about the state-of-the-art mountain coaster coming soon to New Mexico? Will you head to Ruidoso Winter Park to ride the Screaming Eagle when it opens in the Fall of 2022? What is your favorite place for an adrenaline-pumping adventure in New Mexico? Let us know in the comments! To learn more about when the Screaming Eagle mountain coaster opens, visit the Ruidoso Winter Park website and follow its Facebook page.
For more outdoor adventure, visit Elephant Butte State Park, the largest state park in New Mexico.
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Address: Ruidoso Winter Park, 121 Ski Run Rd, Ruidoso, NM 88345, USA
