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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: 8 mi  (Change units)
Elevation: Total Gain: 2222 ft
Total Loss: 1416 ft
Net Change: 806 ft
Difficulty: 3 / 10
Tags: Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, 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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MMT01

Dist: 3.61 mi Points: 2256
Time: none Speed: 0.0 mph Pace: 0:00 / mi
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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