Mesa top trail is very rocky. Two connector trails head east to Panorama Trail. Turn left at the cattle guard and continue to the trailhead on the right. Elevation rises from 6560 to 6800 with vista points affording spectacular views to the east. From Show Low, south on Hwy 60 about 4.5 miles, turn left on Forest Road 300.
Trailhead is to immediate left.
18 Miles Winds its way through open Pine Juniper country with scenic views to the south off the Mogollon Rim. From the Show Low intersection of Hwy 260 and 60, drive 2 miles west through Show Low, turn right on AZ 260 towards Payson. Drive 2.9 miles to Forest Road 136, FR 136 is NOT marked. Cross Bagel Draw and pass mile marker 337. Turn left on FR 136, drive 0.6 miles to the trailhead on the right.