Start
2387 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
33.32, -105.71 · rel 18958931
33.32, -105.71 · rel 18958931
Grindstone Mesa Loop
A 5,4 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in New Mexico.
Loop walk
start = finish · New Mexico
5,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
19
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
Grindstone Mesa
summit ·
299 m off route
1,1 km
21%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
2367 m
–
2412 m
0 km
2,7 km
5,4 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
2412 m elevation
Halfway
2404 m elevation
Three quarters
2373 m elevation
Finish
2387 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Grindstone Mesa Loop is 5.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Grindstone Mesa Loop takes approximately 1h 22min to complete.
Yes, Grindstone Mesa Loop is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Grindstone Mesa Loop starts near coordinates 33.3209, -105.7093.
Grindstone Mesa Loop is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Grindstone Mesa Loop is maintained and managed by Ruidoso Parks and Recreation.