Punta Mesa Trail

Name: Punta Mesa Trail
Rating: 5.0

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2.4 mile 3.8 kilometer point to point
Singletrack
Easy/Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 258' 79 m
Descent: -212' -65 m
High: 1,847' 563 m
Low: 1,598' 487 m

Grade

Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 9% (5°)

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“A trail leading through the back areas of the Santa Rosa Plateau”

— Hiking Project Staff

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail begins at the Monument Hill Rd, at the Vista Grande Trail marker and ventures through the back portion of the Santa Rosa Plateau.

Contacts

Land Manager: Riverside County Parks

Jun 7, 2018: Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Lake Skinner

Jun 7, 2018: Lake Skinner Recreational Area Launches Redesigned Splash Pad

May 23, 2018: Wildflower Show at Idyllwild Nature Center

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Punta Mesa Trail

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Dogs

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Current trail conditions

Popular hikes nearby

Santa Rosa Plateau Boundary

Bear Canyon to Sitton Peak

Guajome County Park Loop

Laurel Spring Out and Back

Limestone Canyon Lollipop

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“A trail leading through the back areas of the Santa Rosa Plateau”

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Spring · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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