Caineville North Mesa Views

Iconic Hiking Trail Proximity: 339’ of prime scenic Highway 24 frontage and the historical "Cement Truck" locator is the perfect natural stopping point for the curious. It is also the base camp of the renowned North Mesa hiking trail for accomplished hikers and adrenaline junkies. These natural stopping points make the possibilities of opportunities as boundless as the landscape itself. This exceptionally rare parcel offers a unique canvas in a developing landscape, as it is also the east gate to Capitol Reef National Park. Caineville is an up-and-coming location ripe for opportunity in this truly remarkable setting and burgeoning area.The property itself shares its Western and Northern borders with the Bureau of Land Management. The southern border of the property is fenced along Highway 24, and power runs along the Highway, as well as a recently installed culinary water line. The majority of the lot is covered by the ‘elephant skin’ badlands, which attract visitors each year and give the property the feel of being on another planet – in fact, the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) is just a few miles away.Famous for the ‘Historic Cement Mixer’, which welcomes visitors to the North Caineville Mesa trailhead leading up the towering bluff to over 1200’ above the property. This awe-inspiring, strenuous hike attracts hundreds of visitors throughout the year. The views from the property are punctuated by North Caineville Mesa, Town Point, and South Caineville Mesa.Located just minutes from the eastern gate of the 241,000-acre Capitol Reef National Park, which hosted over 1.4 million visits in 2024. This was a record for the park and represents an 81% increase in visitation since 2014 – the largest increase in visitors for any of Utah’s National Parks. The area is considered ‘dark skies’ with extremely low light pollution, perfect for star viewing and enjoying the breathtaking night skies above the large mesas in every direction. Millions of acres of BLM, State Park, National Park, and Forest Service cover this area, and private ground is a rare find. With the proximity to the park, great road access, utilities, and views, this property would be well-suited for possible residential or STR development.

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