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New Mexico
3.1 mi
Distance
526 ft
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Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good
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Newest 22 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
OpenWeather22 h ago
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Grindstone Mesa Loop
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The Grindstone Mesa Loop is an accessible 3-mile circuit offering scenic views of New Mexico's high desert landscape with moderate elevation gain. This loop trail traverses the mesa top with a mix of open terrain and pinyon-juniper woodland, providing excellent opportunities to observe the region's diverse flora and geology. The trail's manageable distance and elevation gain make it ideal for hikers seeking a quick but rewarding outing with panoramic vistas.
Old Grindstone Mesa Trail (91)
~1 min drive
Easy 0.4-mile mesa walk with minimal elevation gain.
Grindstone Ridge
~1 min drive
Scenic ridge hike with steady elevation gain and mountain views.
Grindstone Canyon Loop
~2 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 Loop Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.11-mile loop with 164 ft gain near Old Grindstone.
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
~5 min drive
Easy 2.3-mile creek-side walk through northern New Mexico forest.
Grindstone Canyon Loop Trail
~1 min drive
Scenic 2.1-mile canyon loop with 895 ft elevation gain near Grindstone Canyon.
Miner's Road
~12 min drive
Steady 5.58-mile climb on historic mining road with 2,510 ft elevation gain.