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East Mesa Trail and Observation Point route map
Difficulty: DifficultOut and Back

East Mesa Trail and Observation Point

Springdale, Utah

9.2 mi

Distance

3,159 ft

Elev. Gain

3h

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

East Mesa Trail and Observation Point is an out-and-back trail in Kane County, Utah. It is 9.2 miles long and gains 3,159 feet. The nearest town is Springdale, Utah, about 9 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

High-clearance access roadRoad muddy after rain

Elevation Profile

Min:1,708 ft
Max:2,082 ft
Gain:963 ft
Loss:963 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,708 ft and 2,082 ft across 9.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,708 ft1,833 ft1,957 ft2,082 ft0.0 mi2.3 mi4.6 mi6.9 mi9.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,994 ft
High point2.2 mi2,082 ft
End9.2 mi1,994 ft

Trail Details

  • No dogs
Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Springdale, UT · about 9 mi away
County:
Kane County, UT

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 11, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

East Mesa TrailheadPonderosa and pinyon plateauObservation PointEast Rim Trail junction

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