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Mesa County

The best walks and hikes in Mesa County

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990

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79

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Want to go hiking in Mesa County to explore more of this corner of

Colorado? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Mesa County to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Mesa County is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

5.0

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1. Monument Canyon Trail loop via Wedding Canyon Trail

7.18km

02:09

220m

220m

Wind through towering red sandstone cathedrals past Independence Monument and the Kissing Couple arch.

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66

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Historic switchback trail following "the crookedest road in the world" through 200-million-year-old red sandstone formations.
Easy
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Mesa-top trail through pygmy forest to Window Rock's dramatic perch above Monument Canyon's towering spires.
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5.0

(1)

38

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5.67km

02:25

510m

510m

Desert climb through wild horse territory to airplane-like views over Grand Valley's vineyards.
Moderate
Scramble through slickrock to a natural rock fortress with windows overlooking red canyon walls.
Easy
Smooth singletrack along sandstone cliffs with sweeping views of the Colorado River and red rock canyons.
Moderate

5.0

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20

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Gentle descent through juniper-scented canyon to view massive beehive-shaped sandstone formations.
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5.0

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26

hikers

Smooth singletrack loop with dramatic overlooks of the Colorado River cutting through red rock canyons.
Easy

5.0

(3)

20

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Desert hike through 35 natural arches in Colorado's hidden canyon, rivaling Utah's famous formations.
Moderate

4.0

(1)

23

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18.7km

05:27

490m

490m

Desert hike through towering red rock spires with bighorn sheep and iconic formations like Independence Monument.
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