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Overview

RATING: Moderate Hike

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

40 | 19

Thu

A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

44 | 23

Fri

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

42 | 25

Sat

A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 20

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 20

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SEASON: Fall, Winter (when no snow), Spring
GEAR: Standard Hiking Gear
WATER: None.

Wed

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

40 | 19

Thu

A 10 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon.

44 | 23

Fri

A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

42 | 25

Sat

A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 20

Sun

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

43 | 20

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Shadow People - Two humans and a dog - North Caineville Mesa

Shadow People - Two humans and a dog - North Caineville Mesa

This has to be one of the most overlooked hikes in the area. It offers fantastic scenery, and a challenging, but not-to-difficult route to the top of a very imposing mesa. From the highway, you would be hard pressed to believe there was a non-technical route to its summit. The route is elegant, and a lot of fun.

The hike is fairly steep, gaining about 1300' of elevation in a little over a mile. This rates as a moderate hike, we nicknamed the route "the stairmaster" by the top!

A final note, the round trip to the top and back only takes 2-3 hours, but plan on spending most of the day on top. The mesa offers incredible views in all directions and allows for easy terrain to wander and take in the various views.

Note: There is an additional route up, the north route that may or may not be easier. I found both routes about the same effort wise and with very different character. See the North Caineville Mesa North Route for details on the other route.
Views from the top of North Caineville Mesa

Views from the top of North Caineville Mesa

The old Cement Truck

The old Cement Truck

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