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2.2 miles
Distance
1,076 ft
Climb
-25 ft
Descent
00:38:28
Avg time
1,053 ft
Altitude change
6,514 ft
Altitude min
7,567 ft
Altitude max
6,514 ft
Altitude start
7,566 ft
Altitude end
9.2%
Grade
-11.4%
Grade max
81.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
915 ft
Distance down
699 ft
Distance flat
00:38:28
Avg time

Meeks Mesa Details

  • Activities
    • Horse
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  • Riding Area
    Thousand Lake Mountain
    Torrey, Utah
  • Ref Number
    #2111
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Fishlake National Forest

This trail feels more like part of the National Park than the National Forest, as it climbs to the top of a tall red-rock mesa overlooking the Capitol Reef area. Commonly used to access the Pandora's Box technical canyoneering route. Also a good option for those looking for a short hike close to Torrey, as just the first half mile will take you to the top of the lower band of cliffs, with great panoramic views of Boulder Mountain, Capitol Reef, and the Henry Mountains in the distance.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Sep 17, 2024 @ 11:10am
Sep 17, 2024
 It’s a beautiful trail, a bit difficult to find the trail at times but I got there eventually.
Nov 26, 2023 @ 7:01am
Nov 26, 2023
 Some snow on the trail after 1.5 miles
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Ideal
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        Directions to meeks-mesa trailhead (38.327150, -111.364390)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Meeks Mesa

        ▼ Where is Meeks Mesa located?
        Meeks Mesa is located in Thousand Lake Mountain, Torrey, Utah, United States. It is part of the Thousand Lake Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.32715, -111.36439.
        ▼ How hard is Meeks Mesa?
        Meeks Mesa is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Meeks Mesa?
        Meeks Mesa has 1,076 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 25 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,514 ft to 7,567 ft.
        ▼ Is Meeks Mesa a point to point trail?
        Meeks Mesa is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ How long is Meeks Mesa?
        Meeks Mesa is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Meeks Mesa?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Meeks Mesa. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Meeks Mesa? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Meeks Mesa are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Meeks Mesa?
        The estimated time to ride Meeks Mesa is approximately 38 minutes. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Meeks Mesa?
        Meeks Mesa is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 19 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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