Prairie Mesa
5.3 mi
Distance
30 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 47m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Prairie Mesa is a point-to-point trail in Garfield County, Colorado. It is 5.3 miles long and gains 30 feet. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is open to bikes and horses. The nearest town is New Castle, Colorado, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,883 ft |
| High point | 0.4 mi | 2,895 ft |
| End | 5.4 mi | 2,204 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- New Castle, CO · about 13 mi away
- County:
- Garfield County, CO
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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