Wilson Mesa
- 7.2 mi
- round trip
- 391 ft
- climb
- 10,125 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Is Wilson Mesa open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest.
Access Impact: Big Creek Lakes Dam Project
Agency alert covering Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Trail & Access Impact: Stillwater Reservoir Project
Agency alert covering Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
Snowy Range - 2026 Active Vegetation Operations
Agency alert covering Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest · USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Wilson Mesa is a 7.2-mile out-and-back hike in the Yampa Ranger District of Colorado's Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest, managed by the Forest Service. The trail rises from a low point of 9,356 feet to a high of 10,125 feet, with a total elevation gain of 391 feet. It is a hard route, and the trail surface is natural, so plan for a rougher ride than a smooth path. The trail is open year-round, and the Forest Service allows both horses and bikes. It is not an accessible trail. The climb is a single push to the top and back, and the route is long enough to pair with another outing. Salt Park, a hike about 1.2 miles away, and the Middle Pine mountain biking area, also about 1.2 miles off, are the closest options. North Fork Campground, roughly 7.5 miles away, offers a place to stay, and the South Fork Williams Fork, about 6.4 miles away, is a canoeing option.
Local outfitters
- Flat Tops Wilderness Guides29 mi away
- Hanging Lake Adventure Co-op42 mi away
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