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3.3 miles
Distance
226 ft
Climb
-226 ft
Descent
00:24:33
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
7,778 ft
Altitude min
7,903 ft
Altitude max
7,781 ft
Altitude start
7,780 ft
Altitude end
-0.002%
Grade
-10.263%
Grade max
12.271%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,293 ft
Distance flat
00:24:33
Avg time

Mesa Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grindstone
    Ruidoso, New Mexico
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #76542 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #105187 in Trail Running
    • #131674 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #604 in Mountain Biking · New Mexico [+]
    • #730 in Trail Running
    • #1,238 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Mesa Loop is a 3 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Ruidoso New Mexico. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 24 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 3, 2026
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      Directions to mesa-loop trailhead (33.311390, -105.705380)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa Loop located?
      Mesa Loop is located in Grindstone, Ruidoso, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Grindstone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 33.31139, -105.70538.
      ▼ How hard is Mesa Loop?
      Mesa Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.002%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa Loop?
      Mesa Loop has 226 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 226 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,778 ft to 7,903 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa Loop a point to point trail?
      Mesa Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mesa Loop?
      Mesa Loop is 3.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesa Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mesa Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesa Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 25 minutes to ride Mesa Loop. The trail is 3.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa Loop?
      Mesa Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 125 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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