Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/06/2025
With several trails beginning at the trailhead parking area, the Old Grindstone Mesa Trail follows the dirt road past the main locked gate.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/06/2025
The trail keeps a somewhat steep path up the side of the mountain, gaining nearly 500' in elevation in under a mile.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/06/2025
Occasional views from the Old Grindstone Mesa Trail.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/06/2025
The path is forested on a rough dirt road.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/06/2025
There are no trail markings, however the path remains generally easy to follow until it reaches the mesa.
Shaun Hunter
Photo Date: 
03/06/2025
Several different paths of the Ruidoso trail network all meet at the mesa following the climb.