Recreation area

Grindstone Canyon Loop (T96)

Lincoln National Forest · New Mexico — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This 6.4 mile trail is the main trail in and around the Grindstone Lake area.  It's main trailhead can be found at the upper parking area with the ending point along the lake.  It is open for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

Getting there

From within Ruidoso, NM, take the Carrizo Canyon road and turn north onto Grindstone Canyon Rd.  Follow the signs to Grindstone Lake.  Parking and a trailhead can be found at the upper parking area once you are the lake.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.