Near North Rim of Gooseberry Mesa
On the Gooseberry rim trail.
Near North Rim of Gooseberry Mesa
One of the views from Gooseberry Mesa.

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North Rim of Gooseberry Mesa

5.0 (1 Rating)
Weave your way through juniper trees and along cliff edges for a scenery-packed hike.
10.3
mi
Distance
968
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
BirdingGeologically SignificantViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
10.34mi
Distance
968ft
Elevation Gain
968ft
Elevation Loss
45%
Max Grade
5,412ft
High Point
5,047ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
Description
This trail starts by parking at the Windmill Trailhead. Follow the dirt singletrack trail past the abandoned Windmill. Once you have reached the edge of the mesa, continue following the Windmill Trail southwest on a well built singletrack trail that follows the cliff edge.Next, you'll reach the slickrock slab trail Bowls and Ledge's, clearly marked by a sign and white dots painted directly on the slickrock. Follow these to the right and west towards the North Rim trail.Once you have reached the North Rim trail, you'll continue along cliff edges, making your way West until you reach the White Road (this is a doubletrack road with minimal traffic other than mountain bikers and the occasional OHV). Follow the White Road until you hit the South Rim, taking a final right for a section of trail that takes you to an extremely exposed section of trail and breathtaking viewpoint. Return the way you came, or continue on the South Rim to complete a loop.

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