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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

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Rico
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #157372 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224463 in E-Biking
    • #366931 in Trail Running
    • #124024 in Hiking
    • #15711 in Dirtbiking
  • State Ranking
    #3,058 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #1,876 in E-Biking
    • #7,533 in Trail Running
    • #3,574 in Hiking
    • #545 in Dirtbiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

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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Grindstone Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2026 @ 10:34pm (America/Denver)
Jun 22, 2026
NFS Trail Crew and moto riders have cleared most of the downed trees. A couple small ones remain near the bottom. There is a hazard immediately...
Oct 10, 2025 @ 1:27pm (America/Denver)
Oct 10, 2025
A few more aspens down. One tree in pungee mode before you get to the high meadow - recommend check your speed until this is cut out.
Sep 18, 2025 @ 3:21pm (America/Denver)
Sep 18, 2025
One giant aspen down across trail. Moto riders have ramped it on both sides so not hard to cross it. Grindstone doesn't seem to have as much...
Jul 29, 2025 @ 6:19pm
Jul 29, 2025
All clear - trees are cut out. Trail is getting some riding from motos and is in great shape.
Jun 20, 2025 @ 9:09pm
Jun 20, 2025
Approximately 30 trees down on Grindstone between the CT and Bear Creek trail
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on Jun 22, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 3.88 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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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 •
      Rico - Ophir - Silverton - CT - Taylor Creek Rd - Burnett Creek
      138 miles • 18,808 ft • 20 •
      bikepacking loop from kennebec
      3.7 ★★★★★
      3 Ratings
      5 ★ 33%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★
      2 ★ 33%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      Cbake
      Fun, rowdy downhill on a MTB and great way to connect the CT to Bear Creek trail. Spectacular views as well

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is Grindstone?
      Grindstone is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Grindstone?
      Grindstone has 2,465 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 9,199 ft to 11,664 ft.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Grindstone?
      Grindstone is 4.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Grindstone?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Grindstone. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Grindstone? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Grindstone are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Grindstone?
      The estimated time to ride Grindstone is approximately 1 hour 48 minutes. The trail is 4.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Grindstone?
      Grindstone is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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