2.6 mi from the trailheadCEDAR CREEK (Sam Tobias)
Campground · New Mexico
5.5 mi out & back · 1,057 ft gain · 7,206 ft high point · Moderate
From Grindstone Lake Parking via the Grindstone Canyon Loop and the Fisherman's Trail (1.1 mi)
New Mexico · OpenStreetMap contributors
Grindstone Lake Trail reaches Grindstone Lake out and back from Grindstone Lake Parking.
1,057 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.
Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.
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