Trail Overview
Ticaboo Mesa Rd-BLM13400 is a 10-mile out-and-back trail rated 3 of 10 located in Garfield County, Utah just north of the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. Ticaboo Mesa Road is the primary access to a series of trails that overlook Powell Lake and the Colorado River. The trail crosses a section of BLM managed land known as the Cane Spring Desert. Ticaboo Mesa Road is a single-track trail that starts just north of the community of Ticaboo on Highway 276. The trail runs generally east/west with a gentle rise while crossing desert scrub. At the eastern end there are several short side trails that cross to the edge of the mesa and provide overlooks of Popcorn Canyon and Blue Notch Canyon on the far side of Lake Powell. Once you leave the highway, cell phone service is intermittent. There are several fuel stations along Highway 276. The nearest full services will be located in Hanksville to the north.
Difficulty
Trail consisting of loose rocks, dirt, and sand with some slickrock surfaces, mud holes possible, no steps higher than 12". 4WD may be required, aggressive tires a plus.