Mack Mesa
About
Mack Mesa is a summit in western Colorado, about 5.5 miles from the town of Loma. It sits close to a cluster of trails and campgrounds, making it easy to pair a visit to the mesa with a hike or an overnight stay nearby. The most comfortable weather tends to come in spring and fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fruita put May highs around 78°F and October highs around 69°F. Midsummer is hot, with July highs averaging about 95°F, while winter highs stay near 40°F. The Mack Mesa Loop Trail starts just 0.4 miles away, and Highline Lake Trail and Sunset Ridge Campground are equally close. The East Bluffs Loop Trail, about 0.6 miles off, adds another hiking option in the immediate area.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
4,788 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Mack Mesa
Colorado
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Apr–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–78°F and lows of 35–45°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Fruita, CO weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan39° high15° low
- Feb47° high21° low
- Mar59° high29° low
- Apr67° high35° low
- May78° high45° low
- Jun89° high52° low
- Jul95° high60° low
- Aug91° high58° low
- Sep83° high48° low
- Oct69° high36° low
- Nov54° high25° low
- Dec40° high16° low
Nearby
- Mack Mesa Loop TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Sunset Ridge CampgroundCamping0.4 mi
- Highline Lake TrailHiking0.4 mi
- East Bluffs Loop TrailHiking0.6 mi
- Greasewood Flats TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Bookcliff CampgroundCamping1 mi
- Reed WashCanoeing5.9 mi
- BanjoCamping6.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
