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Backpacker Magazine Capitol Reef National Park: Meeks Mesa 

This 8-mile out-and-back follows old cattle trails to mesa views and isolated campsites just outside Capitol Reef.


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Author: Backpacker Magazine
Date: 14 Mar 2007 3:16:19 PM
Activity: Hiking
State: Utah (UT)
Distance: 3.61 mi  (Change units)
Survey Elevation: Total Gain: 2222 ft
Total Loss: 1416 ft
Net Change: 806 ft
Difficulty: 3 / 10
Tags: Utah, Capitol Reef National Park, Teasdale
Rating: Unrated   Rate it

TO TRAILHEAD: Go 3 miles east of Torrey, UT, on UT 24. Look for dirt turnoff on the left as road approaches red cliffs before Capitol Reef National Park.

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Distance: 3.61 mi Points: 2256
Total Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
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Meeks Mesa

Points of Interest

MMT001

Location: 38.327675, -111.365196
Faint trail climbs up ridge through gray bands to intermediate rim

MMT002

Location: 38.330093, -111.363457
Trail blasted through cliff band; turn L on Cooks Mesa rim

MMT003

Location: 38.336967, -111.373650
Petrified wood; good rim views to W

MMT004

Location: 38.345222, -111.372414
Cross shallow wash; climb rocky ridge to cliff. Follow cliff base to R and ascend large gully

MMT005

Location: 38.343803, -111.370506
Switchback @ old fence; climb steps

MMT006

Location: 38.342884, -111.369049
Grand mesa views; optional camp 100 yds. S

MMT007

Location: 38.347767, -111.364563
Canyon views to NE; head to northern fork of canyon

MMT008

Location: 38.351799, -111.362587
Slickrock potholes are only possible water sources on route

MMT009

Location: 38.351921, -111.358620
Park boundary; permit required to camp inside park

MMT010

Location: 38.351749, -111.357780
Narrow bench swings around point above canyon wall

MMT011

Location: 38.351650, -111.353661
Excellent camping on flat stone outcrops and good views down slot canyon below

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