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Mesa Trailhead

Current Conditions
Mesa Trailhead will be undergoing renovations starting October 5th to improve parking access and install new picnic tables. During construction, the trail will remain open, but parking may be limited.

Mesa Trail (trail #13) offers a scenic loop not far from the Water Canyon Recreation Area with stunning viewpoints. The trail traverses through a forest of pine, fir, and alligator juniper with vistas that gaze up South Baldy (10,784 feet) and Buck Peak (9,085 feet).

General Information

exterior of the magdalena district office

Address: 203 First St., Magdalena, NM 87825
Phone: 575-854-2281
Hours: M-F: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 34.01540741

Longitude: -107.13584795

Parking

Parking for day use ONLY. There is no camping at Mesa Trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault Toilet

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 16, 2026