South Caineville Mesa
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LOCATION
Approximately 1.5 miles east of the motel in Caineville you will pass through a gate and park 100 yards past it to park above the wash.
TRAIL TYPE
This is a hiking only trail.
DISTANCE
The length of this trail is 2.8 miles, (4.2 km). The trailhead elevation is 4543 and rises 1400 ft.
DIFFICULTY
Hard
This trail is moderate to difficult because of the steep elevation gain.
DESCRIPTION
Move to the southwest toward a rough gray soil wash and find a way into the wash (7 feet deep). If there is water in this wash, look to the southeast for another way down.
EQUIPMENT
This trail requires no extra equipment to complete.
ENVIRONMENT
Make sure to pay attention to the weather. The first part of the trail may be flooded depending.
SAFETY
Because of the steep incline it will be safer to do this hike were it nice weather as parts of the trail can be slippery in the rain or snow.
TRAIL TIP
Once on top you will find a registration box about 100 yards south of the rim. Be sure to put your name down!
TRAIL COORDINATES / POINTS OF INTEREST
| Name (Click name below to view map) | GPS | Latitiude | Longitude |
| South Caineville Mesa | 38.344887 | -110.984874 |
Take in the Views
The views from the top go in all directions and are just breathtaking, no matter when you climb it. To the west you will see the Boulder Mountains, and to the south you will see the majestic Thousand Lakes Mountain, Factory Butte, and the Henry Mountains rising from the valley floor.Get a Closer Look
You will cross the Fremont River and move south and slightly east into the open valley toward the mesa. Look for the trail that goes up the ridge lines on the lower section of the foothills of the mesa. From this point you will ascend 900+ feet to the top of the mesa. This is good steep climb, but rewarding when you are at the top.
Do it at Your Own Pace
When you reach the top, look south about 1 mile and you see a small cabin on the horizon. This is a historic cabin built by ranchers who herded sheep and other animals on the mesa. Be sure to plan some time to go check it out.