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4.1 miles
Distance
2,465 ft
Climb
01:48:17
Avg time
2,465 ft
Altitude change
9,199 ft
Altitude min
11,664 ft
Altitude max
9,199 ft
Altitude start
11,663 ft
Altitude end
11.4%
Grade
2.4%
Grade max
51.7%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
01:48:17
Avg time
Grindstone Details
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Riding AreaRico
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Dirtbiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Grindstone is a 4 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Rico Colorado. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 hour48 minutes to complete this trail.
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Directions to grindstone trailhead
(37.504050, -108.088740)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 19 miles • 4,181 ft • 5 •
High altitude loop starting on top of Kennebec mtn.
137 miles • 21,505 ft • 9 •
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Where is Grindstone located?
Grindstone is located in Rico, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Rico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.50405, -108.08874.
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How hard is Grindstone?
Grindstone is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for Grindstone?
Grindstone has 751 m of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,804 m to 3,555 m.
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Is Grindstone a point to point trail?
Grindstone is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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