SAM'S MESA TRAIL
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LOCATION
The Roost Rd. is a B Class road that will take you to the staging point on the Sam’s Mesa Rd.
TRAIL TYPE
Depending on the road conditions you can drive a truck to staging area. After that point it is recommended that only ATV’s and experienced OHV riders do the trail.
DISTANCE
The distance from the Roost Rd. staging area to the Mesa Towers Overlook is 15 miles.
DIFFICULTY
For an ATV this trail is EASY. For OHV’s it is MODERATE with some difficult parts.
TRAIL DESCRIPTION
The whole area is BLM land. The trail is sandy with some rocky spots.
TRAIL COORDINATES / POINTS OF INTEREST
| Name | GPS | Latitude | Longitude |
| Roost Rd/Sams Mesa Rd Junction | N 38d15’58” W 110d16’06” | 38.266111 | -110.2683 |
| Sams Mesa Staging Area | N 38d11’27” W 110d19’23” | 38.190833 | -110.323056 |
| Happy Canyon Overlook | N 38d09’55” W 110d20’42” | 38.165278 | -110.345 |
| Mesa Towers Overlook | N 38d10’19” W 110d25’21” | 38.171944 | -110.4225 |
| Sams Mesa Canyon Overlook | N 38d11’41” W 110d23’15” | 38.194722 | -110.3875 |
| North Mesa Overlook | N 38d12’03” W 110d23’11” | 38.200833 | -110.386389 |
| Sams Mesa Drill Site | N 38d11’48” W 110d21’58” | 38.196667 | -110.366111 |
EQUIPMENT
This trail is designated for ATV, and experienced Jeep riders.
ENVIRONMENT
Check the weather conditions, but this trail is pretty good in all weather that you would want to be out in.
SAFETY
Make sure that you only go out there in anything but an ATV if you are experienced. This way you will continue to be safe on the trails.
TRAIL TIP
Be careful where you ride because there is some wilderness study areas out there. The areas are well marked, so pay attention to the signs.
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