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Save18 miles of flowy, singletrack goodness located in Ruidoso proper.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
AKA: Grindstone Lake
google parking directions Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
16 trails
- Hike
17 trails
- Trail Running
17 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 2
- 9
Region Status
Caution as of May 24, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 16
- Trails Hike
- 17
- Trails Trail Running
- 17
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,212 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,136 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 7,903 ft
- Reports
- 65
- Photos
- 43
- Ridden Counter
- 1,768
Popular Grindstone Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 73 ft • 284 •
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 10 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 4,487 ft • 295 ft • 282 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 194 ft • 262 •
Challenging climb, Techy fast downhill.
• 70 ★ 4.4 • 2 miles • 183 ft • 210 •
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.
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 219 ft • 164 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 693 ft • 140 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 33 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 3.5 • 3,245 ft • 102 ft • 78 •
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 6 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...
• 11 miles • 1,870 ft • 4 •
• 6 miles • 1,210 ft • 4 •
• 11 miles • 1,968 ft • 4 •
• 14 miles • 2,654 ft • 7 •
• 15 miles • 2,890 ft • 8 •
Photos of Grindstone Mountain Bike
Videos of Grindstone Mountain Bike
trail: Grindstone Ridge
11:52 |
46 |
Aug 25, 2025 , Ruidoso
trail: Grindstone Ridge
11:52 |
91 |
Jul 7, 2024 , Ruidoso
trail: Grindstone Ridge
9:29 |
300 |
Aug 20, 2021 , Ruidoso
trail: Grindstone Ridge
9:30 |
251 |
Aug 20, 2021 , Ruidoso
trail: Grindstone Ridge
10:49 |
288 |
Aug 20, 2021 , Ruidoso
trail: Fire Road Connector
14:42 |
244 |
Jul 15, 2021 , Ruidoso
trail: Grindstone Ridge
14:42 |
244 |
Jul 15, 2021 , Ruidoso
trail: Mesa Loop
14:42 |
362 |
Jul 15, 2021 , Ruidoso
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Loop | May 24, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver) May 24, 2026 | Variable | Dr-AlexHarrison | ||
| 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 | ||
| Lake Trail A | 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 | ||
| Grindstone Ridge | May 22, 2021 @ 9:50am May 22, 2021 | Ideal | larrymtb | ||
| Fisherman's Trail | May 22, 2021 @ 9:50am May 22, 2021 | Dry | larrymtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cjRz2b | wishlist | region | activity #97392681 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 7:27am Jun 20, 2026 |
| KellyaFoRL4 | ridden | trail | activity #96600853 and 1 more | Jun 9, 2026 @ 6:15am Jun 9, 2026 |
| m0fHC3 | wishlist | trail | activity #96344152 | Jun 5, 2026 @ 11:13pm Jun 5, 2026 |
| Dr-AlexHarrison | add | report | activity #95407338 | May 24, 2026 @ 7:25am May 24, 2026 |
| Dr-AlexHarrison | ridden | trail | activity #95406912 | May 24, 2026 @ 7:19am May 24, 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 | 2 | 1 | 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 | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 16 | 22 miles | 4,213 ft | 10 miles | 1,135 ft | #4,342 | #1,532 | 43 | 65 | 1 | 827 | |
| Hike | 17 | 22 miles | 4,213 ft | 10 miles | 1,135 ft | #8,096 | #3,005 | 65 | 79 | |||
| Trail Running | 17 | 22 miles | 4,213 ft | 10 miles | 1,135 ft | #7,740 | #2,620 | 65 | 61 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Grindstone
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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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What is the best time of the year to ride in Grindstone?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Grindstone are:
- July (23 activities)
- October (23 activities)
- September (20 activities)
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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 Mesa Loop at 3.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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