Mesa Chijuilla
Total Miles
4.9
Technical Rating
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Trail Type
Full-Width Road
Accessible By
Trail Overview
This narrow route loops around Mesa Chijuilla the second of five mesas composing the San Juan Basin Badlands. Mesa Chijuilla is about 5 miles long and has brilliantly colored orange and red boulders, hoodoos and white-shale mesa walls capped by thick sandstone. There are a few places to pull off along this route to see the rocks colors up closer.
Photos of Mesa Chijuilla
Difficulty
The road is rutted with a steep arroyo to navigate. This trail is great for intermediate riders.
Status Reports
Mesa Chijuilla can be accessed by the following ride types:
- High-Clearance 4x4
- SUV
- SxS (60")
- ATV (50")
- Dirt Bike
Mesa Chijuilla Map
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