Trip
Bike – Grand Mesa
Three nights camping at Island Lake CG with two days of challenging non-technical bike riding on paved and gravel roads on the Grand Mesa plus an afternoon hike along Crag Crest.
Contacts
- Fri, Aug 9, 2024 — Mon, Aug 12, 2024
- Denver
- Hiking, Biking, Camping
- Adults
- Challenging
- Challenging
- Mileage: 67.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 6,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,166 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 3 (5 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Carpool from Woolly Mammoth PnR at 8am Friday morning to drive to Grand Mesa - approximately 4 1/2 hours.
After arriving Grand Mesa either set up camp at reserved Island Lake CG site 009 or proceed to set up shuttle cars for hike along Crag Crest trail - 6 1/4 miles and 1,200 vertical feet.
Saturday mid-morning start for gravel bike ride for Grand Mesa West Loop - a moderate 1,200 vertical feet over 24.3 miles on mostly gravel roads.
Sunday early start to gravel bike ride for Grand Mesa East Loop - a challenging 4,400 vertical feet over 36.5 miles on 45% paved roads and 55% gravel roads.
Monday return to Denver.
Required Equipment
Overnight camping equipment
Gravel or mountain bike with tire repair kit and water bottles
Insect repellent