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Save18 miles of flowy, singletrack goodness located in Ruidoso proper.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
AKA: Grindstone Lake
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
17 trails
- Hike
17 trails
- Trail Running
17 trails
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 17
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 17
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 17
- Trails Trail Running
- 17
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,290 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,143 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,903 ft
- Reports
- 56
- Photos
- 32
- Completed Counter
- 1,913
Popular Grindstone Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,487 ft • 295 ft • 297 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 1 mile • 73 ft • 297 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used uphill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 183 ft • 216 •
One of the highlights of this trail system. Fast descent, wide open turns, rock gardens and small ledges reward the rider after the long climb to the top.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 219 ft • 176 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 693 ft • 152 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 22 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.5 • 3,245 ft • 102 ft • 83 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 102 ft green climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
Grindstone Mountain Bike Routes
15 miles • 1,869 ft • 8 • Loop •
With trails winding through pine forests and the clear waters of Grindstone Lake, Ruidoso, often described...
17 miles • 2,090 ft • 2 • Point to Point • Race •
Mountain Bike course for 2026 Xterra world championships
• 15 miles • 2,482 ft • 8 •
• 11 miles • 1,968 ft • 4 •
• 15 miles • 2,006 ft • 9 •
• 14 miles • 2,654 ft • 7 •
Photos of Grindstone Mountain Bike
Videos of Grindstone Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindstone Ridge | Oct 3, 2026 @ 2:31pm (America/Denver) 2 days | Unknown | Schrock | ||
| Lake Loop | Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:51am (America/Denver) Jul 30, 2026 | Unknown | PaulaP6TgAr | ||
| Lake Trail A | Jul 13, 2026 @ 9:15am (America/Denver) Jul 13, 2026 | Dry | Bobby9DjXe7 | ||
| Lake Trail C | Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Denver) Apr 4, 2026 | Ideal | nickyspitz | ||
| Alfred Hale Connector | Apr 4, 2026 @ 2:35pm (America/Denver) Apr 4, 2026 | Ideal | nickyspitz | ||
| North Grindstone Connector | Oct 8, 2025 @ 12:53pm (America/Denver) Oct 8, 2025 | Ideal | Jbware | ||
| Lake Trail B | Oct 8, 2025 @ 12:53pm (America/Denver) Oct 8, 2025 | Ideal | Jbware | ||
| North Grindstone Connector | Aug 11, 2023 @ 11:47am Aug 11, 2023 | Dry | FattieMcFat MFBS | ||
| Fisherman's Trail | May 22, 2021 @ 9:50am May 22, 2021 | Dry | larrymtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schrock | add | report | activity #105142451 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 1:31pm 2 days |
| ColinFerguson | add | route | activity #104971519 | Oct 1, 2026 @ 6:03am Oct 1, 2026 |
| TimnaLUFK | wishlist | route | activity #104886272 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 8:13pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| reensander | wishlist | region | activity #104438975 | Sep 23, 2026 @ 12:12pm Sep 23, 2026 |
| Tula2 | vote | trail | activity #104307154 and 4 more | Sep 21, 2026 @ 1:03pm Sep 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Overall not bad. Tree down at mile 2.5, and... | Jul 19, 2025 @ 11:09am Jul 19, 2025 | ||
| trail | Top section pretty rough. Lotta trees down. | Jun 8, 2023 @ 12:20pm Jun 8, 2023 | ||
| trail | Best trail here!! Super fun!! | Sep 26, 2022 @ 5:41pm Sep 26, 2022 | ||
| trail | Love this entire trail system! Alfred Hale is... | Sep 26, 2022 @ 5:41pm Sep 26, 2022 | ||
| trail | Dry and only one tree across the route | May 22, 2021 @ 12:10pm May 22, 2021 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek Recreation Area | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3.3 km | |
| Alto Reservoir | 1 | 1 | 5.5 km | ||
| Apache Ski Resort | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7.3 km | |
| Fort Stanton Snowy River National Conservation Area | 7 | 4 | 16.3 km | ||
| Grandview Trails | 4 | 26.6 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 17 | 28 miles | 5,289 ft | 14 miles | 1,145 ft | #4,836 | #27 | 30 | 56 | 2 | 882 | |
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 2 miles | 75 ft | 1,476 ft | 686 ft | #2,287 | #1,167 | 1 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 66 ft | 1,063 ft | 686 ft | #2,293 | #1,168 | |||||
| Hike | 17 | 28 miles | 5,289 ft | 14 miles | 1,145 ft | #8,121 | #62 | 2 | 56 | 84 | ||
| Trail Running | 17 | 28 miles | 5,289 ft | 14 miles | 1,145 ft | #7,642 | #59 | 56 | 73 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Grindstone?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Grindstone are:
- Mesa Loop (4.2/5)
- Lake Trail A (4.2/5)
- North Grindstone Connector (4.1/5)
- Lake Trail C (4.1/5)
- North Grindstone Connector (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Grindstone?
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What is the longest trail in Grindstone?
The longest trail in Grindstone is Sawmill Canyon at 4.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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How many trails are in Grindstone?
Grindstone has a total of 17 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Grindstone to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Grindstone?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Grindstone is Lake Trail B with 693 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Grindstone?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Grindstone is Sawmill Canyon with 1,069 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Grindstone?
Grindstone supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Grindstone?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Grindstone is North Grindstone Connector with an average grade of 5.5%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Grindstone?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Grindstone are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Grindstone?
The overall region status for Grindstone is Clear / Green. Out of 9 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Grindstone?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Grindstone are: View all mountain biking routes in Grindstone.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Grindstone?
The most popular Strava segments in Grindstone are:
- 2nd Grindstone Effort (1,627 athletes)
- Lake Descent (1,071 athletes)
- Westminister Road Climb (345 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Grindstone?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Grindstone are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Grindstone?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Grindstone are:
- Fisherman's Trail (3.5/5)
- Lake Loop (3.8/5)
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