more stats
3,261 ft
Distance
386 ft
Climb
00:10:38
Avg time
386 ft
Altitude change
6,068 ft
Altitude min
6,454 ft
Altitude max
6,068 ft
Altitude start
6,453 ft
Altitude end
11.8%
Grade
3.8%
Grade max
46%
Grade min
3,261 ft
Distance climb
00:10:38
Avg time

Mesa Top Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    North Table Mountain Park
    Golden, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 55 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A meandering fire road with access to the top of North Table Mountain. Parts of this trail are quite steep (for cyclists) but it is the best fire road to use if biking to the top of North Table Mountain.

A great hike/walk, especially if you have a dog on leash to share the time with.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 583 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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on Jul 15, 2026
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      dangitdude
      I’m admittedly not in great shape right now, but this climb was more brutal than I was expecting. Quite steep (pictures don’t capture this) pretty much the entire way.
      markymarkindenver
      This is a slog from bottom to top. The surface is an easy graded road bed. It’s “easier” than the other fire road to the west, but not by much.
      climb-descend-again climb-descend-again
      Most of the photos posted above are not Mesa Top, which is an exposed, gravel fire road. Decent way to get to the top, but nothing like these photos which don’t look like North Table Mtn at all.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mesa Top located?
      Mesa Top is located in North Table Mountain Park, Golden, Colorado, United States. It is part of the North Table Mountain Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.78897, -105.22029.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mesa Top?
      Mesa Top has 386 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 6,068 ft to 6,454 ft.
      ▼ Is Mesa Top a point to point trail?
      Mesa Top is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Mesa Top?
      Mesa Top is 3,261 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mesa Top?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mesa Top. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mesa Top?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mesa Top are:
      • May (44 activities)
      • July (44 activities)
      • September (37 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Mesa Top? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mesa Top are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mesa Top?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Mesa Top. The trail is 3,261 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mesa Top?
      Mesa Top is a moderately popular trail. There have been 5,144 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,470 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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