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Grand Mesa

Colorado Highway 65, Grand Junction, CO
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Type: Mountains
Traveler Description: The Grand Mesa is a lesser known Colorado gem near Grand Junction in the western part of the state.  It is thought to be the largest flat topped... more »
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Denver, Colorado
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

The Grand Mesa is the world's largest flat topped mountain. Not the highest but largest. Grand Mesa is a great experience but you must go out to the rim. Just driving over Hwy 65 is great but a look off of Land's End is the way to go. It's not for conifer haters or acrophobics but certainly a "must see"... More

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Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

In the fall when the aspen trees start to turn gold this is the place that the locals go and people come from miles away to see. It's fantastic.

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Montrose, Colorado
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

scenic, secluded lots of small lakes. lots of wildlife. bring lots of "Off" the mesquitos are ravenous

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

The perfect getaway from the red and brown desert valley. Green pines, gray rocks, blue lakes. Great views and wonderful hiking. The crag crest trail is like walking a tightrope. If you don't like heights, avoid it. All the rest are great.

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Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Just got back from a great day of cross country skiing on the 'world's' largest flat top mesa. We stopped at Mesa Lakes Lodge about 5 minutes before the Skyway cross country Nordic track. Mesa Lakes Lodge has new owners and they are doing an incredible job of making fun things happen on Grand Mesa. We rented skis for $5/hr... More

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Fruita, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

For those who enjoy the scenary this is for you. At an altitude of 10,000 feet high, the views are breathtaking, along with the fresh smells in the air from wildflowers to pine trees. The sounds of aspen leaves dancing in the wind as your fishing, to crickets singing you to sleep at night, it's enough to relax the mean... More

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Grand Junction
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

The Grand Mesa is a great place to get lost for a few hours. Nestled within 45 minutes of Grand Junction, it touts the highest flattop mesa in the world. In summer time - when the temperatures are baking in the 100's - it's a cool 70 up at 10k feet. With that - the mosquitoes will eat you alive... More

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Loveland, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013

We enjoyed our travel to Grand Mesa, out of Grand Junction, CO, very much! Unfortunately we went on a cloudy, snowy day, so the views were not prefect, but it was still beautiful anyway and we loved taking pictures of the trees and landscape covered in snow! The roads were snow-packed, but certainly passable. There is a ski area too,... More

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See 3 more reviews by Jan S for Grand Junction
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2013

Whether you ski, hike or drive, you will be in awe of the Mesa. it is covered with pine forests, lakes, peaks and trails. Enjoy!

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2013

Well marked hiking trails, US Forest Service campgrounds and private cabins are available. Short hikes such as Lost Lake Trail (502), Mesa Lake Shore Trail (503), Island Lake Trail (748) and Ward Lake Trail (744) provide access to some of the many lakes and longer excursions on the West Bench Trail (501) and Crag Crest Trail (711) reach stunning viewpoints.... More

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