United StatesArizonaHouston Mesa

Houston Mesa

Mountain in Arizona · 5,377 ft

5,377 ft
Elevation
177 ft
Prominence
1.1 mi
Hike length one way
34.2761, -111.3053
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Houston Mesa

1.1 mi
one way
243 ft
of ascent
53 min
round trip

The route starts at HOUSTON MESA TH — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

5,121 ft1.1 mi · 5,348 ft

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Parking and starting point

1HOUSTON MESA THRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
1.1 mi on foot · ↑ 243 ft · about 53 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Shoofly Ruins
parking · northeast of the peak
about 1.9 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Trail A
marked trailhead · southwest of the peak
about 2.3 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Houston Mesa?

Houston Mesa is 5,377 ft above sea level and lies in Arizona. Its prominence is 177 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Houston Mesa?

From HOUSTON MESA TH it is about 1.1 mi one way with 243 ft of ascent. Expect around 53 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Houston Mesa?

The nearest parking is HOUSTON MESA TH (southwest of the peak) — 1.1 mi on foot · ↑ 243 ft · about 53 min round trip. Alternative: Shoofly Ruins (northeast of the peak) (about 1.9 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Houston Mesa in Conquer?

Yes — Houston Mesa is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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