Near Mesa Trail
Hiking at Redrocks
Near Mesa Trail
An awesome canyon view from the Rock Rock Canyon Open Space Roundup Trail
Near Mesa Trail
Looking toward the Rocky Mountain foothills from the Mesa Trail
Near Mesa Trail
Looking back at the Rocky Mountain foothills from the end of the Mesa Trail
Near Mesa Trail
Top of Quarry Pass Trail.

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Hike Trail

Mesa Trail

3.8 (5 Ratings)
This wide and sunny trail heads through the heart of Red Rock Canyon.
1.7
mi
Distance
520
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
ViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.71mi
Distance
520ft
Elevation Gain
133ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
6,702ft
High Point
6,169ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
From the east end of the parking lot, the Mesa Trail turns south and climbs gradually up a mesa. There are excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding canyons from this sunny trail. The Meadowlark Trail, Greenlee Trail, and Quarry Pass Trail branch off from the path. The trail ends at the edge of the mesa.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Miguel Vieira