Mesquite Overlook

Total Miles 6.9
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Fall, Winter
Trail Type High-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

This trail starts at the four-way intersection of Lime Kiln Canyon, CR 101 and BLM 1041. Head north from this intersection on BLM 1041. This part of the route is a dirt road that winds its way through the Grand Canyon Parashant National Monument. You are surrounded by amazing beauty in every direction you look. When you turn onto BLM 1041B, the trail will be a single lane and pass through a cattle gate. Please leave all cattle gates the way you find them. This trail will drop into a few small washes as it winds its way to the lookout. The view from the top is spectacular. You can see Mesquite, Scenic, and Beaver Dam, as well as look back at the trail you came up. As you walk along the ridge, you will gain more elevation and be above 5000 feet.

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Difficulty

The last mile to the lookout is one lane wide, with a drop off.

Technical Rating

2

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Bob DiRocco
Mar 29, 2025
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Great views. The number of free-range cattle has increased some. We seen four small calves.

Mesquite Overlook Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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