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Recommended Routes in Grindstone Lake - 3

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Favorite Vista of Grindstone Lake near the apex of the climb.
Intermediate/Difficult

12 Hours in the Wild West

11.9 mi 19.2 km 1,260' Up 384.09 m Up 1,216' Down 370.57 m Down

Ruidoso, NM
Favorite A beautiful bit of trail around Grindstone Lake.
Intermediate

12 Hours in the Wild West: 6 Hour Race Loop

6.8 mi 11.0 km 784' Up 238.98 m Up 737' Down 224.65 m Down

Ruidoso, NM
Favorite Vista of Grindstone Lake near the apex of the climb.
Intermediate

Grindstone Lake Trail Extended

11.7 mi 18.9 km 1,158' Up 352.93 m Up 1,163' Down 354.5 m Down

Ruidoso, NM

Grindstone Lake Biking

  • 20 Miles 33 Kilometers of Trail
  • 3 Recommended Routes
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 9 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1 Difficult Trail Difficult Trails
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Trails in Grindstone Lake - 8

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5.8 mi 9.3 km #1Grindstone Lake Trail
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM 26 
2.8 mi 4.4 km #2Alfred Hale Connector
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
2.7 mi 4.4 km #3Grindstone Ridge Connector
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
3.4 mi 5.5 km #4Grindstone Mesa Loop
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
2.5 mi 4.0 km #5Grindstone Ridge Trail
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
1.0 mi 1.6 km #6Fisherman's Trail
Easy/Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
Easy/Intermediate
Ruidoso, NM
1.8 mi 2.9 km #7Mine Canyon Trail #99
Difficult
Ruidoso, NM
Difficult
Ruidoso, NM

Photos of Grindstone Lake - 14

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Rolling through the start/finish line into the fourth lap of the day.
Jun 1, 2016 near Ruidoso, NM
Vista of Grindstone Lake near the apex of the climb.
Jun 1, 2016 near Ruidoso, NM
From the Alfred Hale Connector, look back to experience great views of Grindstone Lake.
Mar 13, 2017 near Ruidoso, NM
Take in the views from this fallen tree on the Grindstone Ridge Connector.
Mar 13, 2017 near Ruidoso, NM
Step downs can catch you off guard but all are rollable and have clear landings.
Mar 12, 2018 near Ruidoso, NM
View of Sierra Blanca on the Alfred Hale Connector.
Nov 25, 2018 near Ruidoso, NM
A beautiful bit of trail around Grindstone Lake.
Oct 26, 2020 near Ruidoso, NM
Fun rock feature on the extended loop.
Apr 19, 2023 near Ruidoso, NM