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The Best Hiking in Mesa

Looking for the best hiking in Mesa? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Mesa. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top hiking spots in and near Mesa

  • Mesa, Colorado

    West Bench Trail

    12.72 mi / 922 ft gain
    West Bench Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Mesa, Colorado

    Mesa Lakes Trail

    2.95 mi / 374 ft gain
    Mesa Lakes Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Mesa, Colorado

    Lost Lake and Mesa Lakes from Glacier Spring Campground

    2.33 mi / 361 ft gain
    Lost Lake and Mesa Lakes from Glacier Spring Campground is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Palisade, Colorado

    Rapid Creek Trail

    4.39 mi / 1089 ft gain
    Rapid Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near De Beque, Colorado.
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  • Cedaredge, Colorado

    Grand Mesa Skyway Cross Country Ski Area

    5.01 mi / 364 ft gain
    Grand Mesa Skyway Cross Country Ski Area is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Cedaredge, Colorado

    Scales Lake

    4.72 mi / 236 ft gain
    Scales Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Palisade, Colorado

    Palisade Rim Upper Loop

    8.72 mi / 1909 ft gain
    Palisade Rim Upper Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Palisade, Colorado.
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  • Palisade, Colorado

    Palisade Rim Trail

    3.35 mi / 712 ft gain
    Palisade Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Palisade, Colorado.
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  • Clifton, Colorado

    Main Canyon Trail

    11.63 mi / 1132 ft gain
    Main Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mesa, Colorado.
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  • Clifton, Colorado

    Coal Canyon Trail

    5.74 mi / 489 ft gain
    Coal Canyon Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near De Beque, Colorado.
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  • Delta County, Colorado

    Land of Lakes Trail

    0.47 mi / 62 ft gain
    Land of Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Cedaredge, Colorado.
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  • Cedaredge, Colorado

    Run the Crag Crest Loop

    4.3
    10.4 mi / 1500 ft gain
    The Crag Crest Trail is a 10-mile loop that takes runners over one of the highest points on Grand Mesa. When traveling in a clockwise direction, the trail traverses a narrow rocky ridge for 5-miles before descending into the dense pine forest below. Grand Mesa's trails are less maintained due to ...
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  • Mesa County, Colorado

    Carson Lake Trail

    1.05 mi / 56 ft gain
    Carson Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Mesa Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Palisade, Colorado

    Hike Mt. Garfield in Palisade

    4 mi / 1940 ft gain
    This hike is approx. 4 miles long and takes between 2.5-4 hours to complete depending on pace and stoppage time. This hike begins at the parking lot located at the base of the trail. Directions to Parking Lot:  - Start at the Grand Junction Visitors Center, 740 Horizon Dr, Grand Junction, CO 8150...
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  • Clifton, Colorado

    Mount Garfield

    3.41 mi / 1808 ft gain
    Mount Garfield is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palisade, Colorado.
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  • Mesa County, Colorado

    Kannah Creek

    16.81 mi / 4236 ft gain
    Kannah Creek is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Fruita, Colorado.
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