Grindstone Loop Trail
The non-motorized Grindstone Loop Trail (658) branches off of Bear Creek Trail (607) at mile 8 to the left. This 4.8 miles non-motorized trail can be an out and back or use it to connect with 4 mile Grindstone Trail (608) which is open to motorcycles / e-bikes and make a loop back to the Bear Creek Trail (607). Motorized travelers will take the Grindstone (608) to the Hillside Connector (614) to tie into the Hillside Drive (436) gravel road while non-motorized may continue 0.75 mi to connect with the Colorado Trail.
Length: 4.8 miles - one way; a complete ~8 3/4 mile loop can be completed by combining with 4 miles of motorized Grindstone Trail (608)
Minimum Elevation: 9,296'
Maximum Elevation: 11,631'
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
General Information
Purification recommended
Non-motorized use only on Grindstone Loop (658)
Address: 29211 Highway 184 Dolores, CO 81323
Phone: (970) 882-7296
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Directions
Accessed from Bear Creek Trailhead: From Dolores Public Lands Office turn left right onto Hwy 145 N heading into the town of Dolores. Continue 22 mi. Trailhead is on the right and clearly marked.
