Fisher Mesa

Total Miles
10.8

Elevation

2,558.70 ft

Duration

2 Hours

Technical Rating

Moderate

Best Time

Spring

Trail Overview

This is an out-and-back dirt and rock 4WD high-clearance route into USFS lands on Fisher Mesa, between Parriot Mesa in Castle Valley and Fisher Towers/the Top of the World trail to the north. It's a rocky, tight forest dirt track that has a few minor ledges and leads to a spectacular mesa rim viewpoint. Signage is non-existent once you're on the USFS road, so remain on the most well-traveled trail.

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Difficulty

This is a tight, rocky forest dirt 1-lane track with no signage. Expect some muddy spots, small ledges and boulders, and overhanging trees for much of the route, so body paint damage is possible.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Great views, custom pin striping. First 2/3 of trail was heavily encroached by trees especially middle half. Some portions moderately off camber at around 15-20 degrees lean. No real challenging obstacles but some steps would need high clearance (we had stock rubicon wrangler who bumped lightly once).

Access Description

Turn south on Castle Valley Road from Highway 128 northeast of Moab, Utah, and continue on main road 96 Southeast past the small village of Castle Valley. Continue past the Rock Castle Camping Area on Road 85 which becomes part of the Kokopelli Trail, a paved section. USFS 54601 is clearly signed on the north side of the road (the sign reads 4601), but the sign may be almost hidden by trees, so proceed slowly as you enter forested land. This is a great part-day trip with lots of connector routes along the way and beyond!