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Mesa Trail

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 3.8 (5)
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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Colorado Springs
  5. Red Rock Canyon Open Space
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“This wide and sunny trail heads through the heart of Red Rock Canyon. ”

Miguel Vieira
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1.8

Miles

2.8

KM

Point to Point

6,687' 2,038 m

High

6,171' 1,881 m

Low

516' 157 m

Up

130' 40 m

Down

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Leashed

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Description

From the east end of the parking lot, the Mesa Trail turns south and climbs gradually up a mesa. There are excellent views of the Rocky Mountains and the surrounding canyons from this sunny trail. The Meadowlark Trail, Greenlee Trail, and Quarry Pass Trail branch off from the path. The trail ends at the edge of the mesa.

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Land Manager: City of Colorado Springs, CO- Parks, Trails & Open Space

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Miguel Vieira
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Trail Ratings

  3.8 from 5 votes

#6

in Red Rock Canyon Open Space

#16194

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#6

in Red Rock Canyon Open S…

#1,403

in Colorado

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An awesome canyon view from the Rock Rock Canyon Open Space Roundup Trail
Dec 29, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Looking back at the Rocky Mountain foothills from the end of the Mesa Trail
Dec 29, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Looking toward the Rocky Mountain foothills from the Mesa Trail
Dec 29, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Top of Quarry Pass Trail.
Mar 25, 2019 near Manitou…, CO
A striking sandstone hogback seen from the Quarry Pass Trail
Dec 29, 2017 near Manitou…, CO
Mesa Trail climb.
Mar 25, 2019 near Manitou…, CO

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