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Colorado
High Mesa
6.7 mi
Distance
1,080 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
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Out & back
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High Mesa
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,080 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
High Mesa is a 6.8-mile out-and-back trail located in Colorado near the town of Colorado, managed by the Yampa Ranger District of Routt National Forest. The trail offers hikers access to mesa terrain characteristic of the northern Colorado landscape. As an out-and-back route, hikers will retrace their path after reaching the turnaround point, making the total distance 6.8 miles round trip. The trail is situated within Routt National Forest, providing hikers with access to public lands managed for recreation and conservation. Routt National Forest encompasses diverse ecosystems and scenic areas across northwestern Colorado. This trail is suitable for day hiking and allows visitors to experience the region's natural features. Elevation gain information is not currently available for this route. Visitors planning to hike High Mesa should contact the Yampa Ranger District for current trail conditions, seasonal closures, or any additional information needed for trip planning.
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