Red Mesa FSR-578

Red Mesa FSR-578 is a point-to-point trail that connects from FS-222/CR-263 at its north entrance and leads back to SH-285 at its south entrance. This trail can be traversed from either end and is suitable for most high-clearance 2WD vehicles during dry weather. The surface is a decently balanced combination of dirt and rocks, with some stones being up to 12 inches in size. Some sections of the trail have deeper ruts and shorter, steeper grades, making it easier for lower clearance vehicles to complete if they start from the north entrance. The trail is wide enough through most of its track to pass if necessary, with only a few spots being narrow and single vehicle width due to brush and foliage. There are several sections throughout the trail where the views to the west give a clear view of the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness, the Latir Peak Wilderness, and the surrounding mountains. Cell service fluctuates throughout the trail with moderate levels of service strength. Dispersed camping is permitted along the entire length of the trail, and features some semi-developed sites tucked into the tree line towards the north before it becomes more open with fewer trees.