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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Trail Facts
- Distance: 5.8
Waypoints
MMT001
Location: 38.3276748657227, -111.365196228027
Faint trail climbs up ridge through gray bands to intermediate rim
MMT002
Location: 38.3300933837891, -111.363456726074
Trail blasted through cliff band; turn L on Cooks Mesa rim
MMT003
Location: 38.3369674682617, -111.373649597168
Petrified wood; good rim views to W
MMT004
Location: 38.3452224731445, -111.372413635254
Cross shallow wash; climb rocky ridge to cliff. Follow cliff base to R and ascend large gully
MMT005
Location: 38.3438034057617, -111.370506286621
Switchback @ old fence; climb steps
MMT006
Location: 38.3428840637207, -111.369049072266
Grand mesa views; optional camp 100 yds. S
MMT007
Location: 38.3477668762207, -111.364562988281
Canyon views to NE; head to northern fork of canyon
MMT008
Location: 38.3517990112305, -111.362586975098
Slickrock potholes are only possible water sources on route
MMT009
Location: 38.351921081543, -111.358619689941
Park boundary; permit required to camp inside park
MMT010
Location: 38.351749420166, -111.357780456543
Narrow bench swings around point above canyon wall
MMT011
Location: 38.3516502380371, -111.353660583496
Excellent camping on flat stone outcrops and good views down slot canyon below
