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Grand Mesa

The Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in the world, bursting with over 300 lakes and encompasses more than 500 square miles. It stands 10,000 feet above sea level with lush aspen forests and groves of pine trees. Wildlife abounds on the Mesa including moose, deer, and elk. The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway is 63 miles through the national forest, providing beautiful vistas of the National Forest’s lakes, wildlife, and geological features.

Please read this additional information about Grand Mesa in regards to available recreation, maps and regulations 

The Grand Mesa Nordic Council is a non-profit that supports XC skiing and snowshoeing by grooming trails. They operate under a special use permit with the forest service. See Grand Mesa Nordic Council - Cross Country Ski Trails and Lessons on Grand Mesa in western Colorado (gmnc.org) for more info including a map. There are 3 areas with a network of trails -- Skyway, County Line and Ward.

Grand Mesa Lodge: https://www.grandmesalodge.com/

GML has cabins available to rent year-round and a restaurant.

Alternate title -

Mesa Top - 9 miles - 400 ft Elevation gain

Lake of the Woods - 8 miles - 800 ft. Elevation gain

Anderson Reservoir - 6.8 miles - 830 ft Elevation gain

Grand Mesa Lodge

Crag Crest - 10.3 miles - 1548 ft Elevation gain

Leon Peak - 4 miles - 800 ft Elevation gain

West Bench Trail - 7 miles - 400 ft Elevation gain

Skyway Nordic Trails

County Line Nordic Trails

Ward Lake Nordic Trails
Crane Lake – 8 miles, 600 ft elevation gain.

  • Suitable Activities: Avalanche Education, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
  • Snowshoeing Category: Basic
  • Seasons: Year-round
  • Weather: View weather forecast
  • Avalanche Terrain Rating Simple
  • 10,500 ft
  • Land Manager: U.S. Forest Service
    Grand Valley Ranger District (GMUG)
  • Parking Permit Required: USFS Permits & Passes
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 20
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 20
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  • Grand Mesa - Grand Mesa Lodge
  • Grand Mesa - Lake of the Woods
  • Grand Mesa - Crag Crest
  • Grand Mesa - Mesa Top
  • Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir
  • Grand Mesa - Leon Peak
  • Grand Mesa - West Bench Trail
  • Grand Mesa - Skyway Nordic Trails
  • Grand Mesa - County Line Nordic Trails
  • Grand Mesa - Ward Lake Nordic Trails
  • Grand Mesa - Crane Lake
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