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New Mexico
0.4 mi
Distance
97 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Lincoln National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Old Grindstone Mesa Trail (91)
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Old Grindstone Mesa Trail is a short, accessible walk perfect for families and casual hikers exploring the high desert landscape of New Mexico. This brief trail offers a gentle introduction to the region's mesa terrain with minimal elevation gain, making it ideal for a quick outing or warm-up hike.
Old Grindstone Loop Trail
~1 min drive
Easy 1.11-mile loop with 164 ft gain near Old Grindstone.
Grindstone Ridge
~1 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.
Grindstone Connector Trail
~1 min drive
Steep 2.7-mile connector with 1,000 ft gain linking to Grindstone trail system.
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 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.