Utah · Hiking · Near Moab

Boren Mesa

2.7 mi
round trip
464 ft
climb
9,420 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Is Boren Mesa open right now?

No closures listed

The Forest Service lists no closures for Manti-La Sal National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Manti-La Sal National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Boren Mesa is an easy out-and-back hike in the Moab Ranger District of Manti-La Sal National Forest in Utah, about 2.7 miles long with a total elevation gain of 464 feet. The trail runs from a low point of about 8,927 feet to a high of about 9,420 feet, and it is open year-round. The route is on natural surface, and it is open to both horses and bikes, so riders and pack animals can join the walk. The Forest Service manages the land. The trail sits close to several other destinations. Clark Lake Loop (Jedi Loop) is about 0.6 miles away, and Tuk Springs is about 0.7 miles off. Climbers can head to Lower Dakota Crag, about a mile away, and Oowah Campground is about 1.2 miles from the trail.

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    Oowah Cg

    Campground

    Campground · 1.2 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Branding Iron Bar & Grill

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 12 mi
  • If it rains

    Baby Lions Back

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