Mesa Chijuilla

Total Miles 4.9
Technical Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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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.

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Difficulty

The road is rutted with a steep arroyo to navigate. This trail is great for intermediate riders.

Technical Rating

4

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Frank Miller
Apr 26, 2025
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Mesa Chijuilla Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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