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New Mexico
2.2 mi
Distance
215 ft
Gain
Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 20 h ago · oldest 28 d
caution: Agency alerts
7 active alerts in Lincoln National Forest; most severe: Occupancy and Use Prohibitions
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 73°F / low 58°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather20 h ago
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Grindstone Loop
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Grindstone Loop is an accessible 2.24-mile loop trail offering a gentle introduction to New Mexico hiking with modest elevation gain of 215 feet. This easy circuit provides scenic views of the surrounding landscape while remaining manageable for families and casual hikers. The loop format makes navigation straightforward and allows hikers to return to their starting point without backtracking.
Old Grindstone Loop Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.11-mile loop with 164 ft gain near Old Grindstone.
Grindstone Ridge
~2 min drive
Scenic ridge hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Grindstone Canyon Loop
~3 min drive
12-mile moderate loop through scenic canyon terrain with 1,600 ft elevation gain.
Fitness Trail
~5 min drive
Quick 1.3-mile fitness loop with 350 ft elevation gain.
Old Grindstone Mesa Trail (91)
~1 min drive
Easy 0.4-mile mesa walk with minimal elevation gain.
Lower Raven
~5 min drive
Moderate 4.34-mile hike with 685 ft gain near Lower Raven.
Grindstone Trail (Mine Cany)
~4 min drive
Moderate 7.6-mile canyon trail with 1,331 ft gain through piñon-juniper forest.
Upper Cedar Creek
~6 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile creek-side walk through northern New Mexico forest.
Grindstone Connector Trail
~1 min drive
Steep 2.7-mile connector with 1,000 ft gain linking to Grindstone trail system.
Miner's Road
~12 min drive
Steady 5.58-mile climb on historic mining road with 2,510 ft elevation gain.