more stats
1,864 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
77 ft
Altitude change
5,247 ft
Altitude min
5,334 ft
Altitude max
5,257 ft
Altitude start
5,335 ft
Altitude end
4.2%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
31.3%
Grade min
1,388 ft
Distance climb
374 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:06:52
Avg time

Third Mesa Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tilted Mesa
    Kanab, Utah
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #25922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177493 in E-Biking
    • #319524 in Trail Running
    • #443943 in Hiking
    • #25231 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #31176 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #549 in Mountain Biking · Utah [+]
    • #2,054 in E-Biking
    • #5,668 in Trail Running
    • #6,713 in Hiking
    • #262 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #472 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Unmarked trail leading to/from Third Mesa. The Third Mesa trails have been put on hold for now, but this trail is a fun out and back on the steep section near the beginning, and the bench cut for the rest of the way. Trail just dead ends.

Tags
Rock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Sep 27, 2026 @ 11:47am (America/Denver)
Sep 27, 2026
Dec 24, 2023 @ 8:32pm
Dec 24, 2023
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Third Mesa Access located?
      Third Mesa Access is located in Tilted Mesa, Kanab, Utah, United States. It is part of the Tilted Mesa trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.01277, -112.3619.
      ▼ How hard is Third Mesa Access?
      Third Mesa Access is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Third Mesa Access?
      Third Mesa Access has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,247 ft to 5,334 ft.
      ▼ Is Third Mesa Access a point to point trail?
      Third Mesa Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Third Mesa Access?
      Third Mesa Access is 1,864 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Third Mesa Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Third Mesa Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Third Mesa Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Third Mesa Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Third Mesa Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Third Mesa Access. The trail is 1,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Third Mesa Access?
      Third Mesa Access is a moderately popular trail. There have been 13 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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