6.7 mi
Distance
1,975 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 38m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Grindstone Lake Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
The managing agency is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,120 ft |
| High point | 2.1 mi | 2,266 ft |
| End | 6.7 mi | 2,120 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ruidoso, NM · in or next to town
- County:
- Lincoln County, NM
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
More trails near Grindstone Lake Loop
Grindstone Lake Trail Extended
Grindstone Lake to Winchester Road
Grindstone Mesa Loop
Grindstone Connector
Grindstone Trail (Mine Cany)
Forrest Trail 91
Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Grindstone lake
0.3 mi awayRuidoso, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Midtown Mountain Campground & RV Park
0.8 mi awayRuidoso, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorPrivate Reservable
Elk Pines Cabin
1.4 mi awayRuidoso, NM
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Lincoln National Forest Cedar Creek Picnic Area
2.4 mi awayRuidoso, NM
National Forest Reservable
Cedar Creek (sam Tobias)
2.6 mi awayRuidoso, NM
Check official pricing7 sitesReservable Tent Good Coverage
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