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New Mexico
12.2 mi
Distance
1,593 ft
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Grindstone Canyon Loop
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The Grindstone Canyon Loop is a moderate-length circuit hike offering a rewarding full-day adventure through New Mexico's high desert terrain. This 12.24-mile loop combines steady elevation gain with scenic canyon views, making it an excellent choice for hikers seeking a moderate challenge with diverse landscape features typical of the region's piñon-juniper and ponderosa pine ecosystems.
Fisherman's Trail
~1 min drive
Easy riverside walk with minimal elevation gain near Fisherman's Trail.
Grindstone Ridge
~2 min drive
Scenic ridge hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Grindstone Trail (Mine Cany)
~2 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile canyon trail with 1,331 ft gain through piñon-juniper forest.
Grindstone Loop
~3 min drive
Easy 2.24-mile loop with 215 ft elevation gain near Grindstone, NM.
Grindstone Canyon Loop Trail
~1 min drive
Scenic 2.1-mile canyon loop with 895 ft elevation gain near Grindstone Canyon.
Grindstone Mesa Loop
~2 min drive
Scenic 3-mile mesa loop with moderate elevation gain and high desert views.
Upper Raven
~4 min drive
Moderate 7-mile climb with 1,067 ft gain in Upper Raven area.
Fitness Trail
~3 min drive
Quick 1.3-mile fitness loop with 350 ft elevation gain.
Mine Ridge Trail
~2 min drive
Steep 1.88-mile ridge climb with 755 ft elevation gain near mining heritage sites.
Lower Raven
~3 min drive
Moderate 4.34-mile hike with 685 ft gain near Lower Raven.