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Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
Looking out from the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.

Grand Mesa Byway – Mesa-Cedaredge

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Along its 63-mile route, the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway rises to over 11,000 feet, passing numerous lakes and trails. It connects the towns of Mesa (to the north) and Cedaredge (south). It’s free to travel year-round.

There’s a detour about halfway through the byway that leads to the Lands End Visitor Center. A beautiful overlook expands below. The trip takes about 2 hours with the detour, and 90 minutes without.

Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway Autumn Colors Colorado
Autumn colors along the Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway. Photo: jaygannett

Activities on Grand Mesa Byway

Biking: Miles of multi-use trails exist, as well as dirt roads

Camping: A number of campgrounds exist along the byway, all with a picnic table, fire pit, water, and latrines, but no hookups or dump stations. Free pullout car camping can be found down a number of side roads.

Read about the camping near Cedaredge, Collbran and Grand Mesa.

Fishing: Hundreds of alpine lakes are spread across the Grand Mesa.

Grand Mesa National Forest Pot Hole Pond
Pot Hole Pond, Grand Mesa National Forest. Photo: CAJC: in the PNW

Hiking: Trailheads are well marked along the way, with ample parking. The Lands End Visitor Center has a wooded trail to the mesa’s edge.

Hunting: Permitted during appropriate seasons

OHV: Allowed on a number of roads with the national forest

Winter Recreation:

  • Skyway Cross Country Ski Area on the route has free trails for use, no rentals or facilities.
  • โ€‹Snowshoers can use some of the same hiking trails as summer, some will be tracked out, others not.
  • Snowmobile trails are marked along the way.
  • Downhill skiing at Powderhorn Resort, located on the north end.

Find things to do in the surrounding Grand Mesa National Forest.

Some nearby attractions include the Vega State Park in Collbran and the Colorado National Monument in Grand Junction.

The Island Acres section of the Colorado River State Park is to the north.

Grand Mesa Byway Cedaredge
Valley near Cedaredge
Grand Mesa Byway Valley
Valley views.
Grand Mesa Byway Frozen Lake
Frozen lake in April.
Grand Mesa Byway Skyway Cross Country Ski Area
Skyway Cross Country Ski Area.
Grand Mesa Byway April Snow
Snow on the mesa in late April.
Grand Mesa Byway Jumbo Lake
Jumbo Lake.
Grand Mesa Byway Pond
Pond on the byway.
Grand Mesa Byway Flat Topped Mountains
Flat topped mountains.
Grand Mesa Byway Northern Views
Views on the northern end near Mesa.
Grand Mesa National Forest
Leaving Grand Mesa National Forest.
Grand Mesa Byway Powderhorn Resort
Pulling up to Powderhorn Resort in late April.
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway
Looking out from the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway.

Details

Address: CO-95 N, Mesa to Cedaredge, CO

Season: Year round

Length: 63 miles

Roads: 2WD, Free

Map: Grand Mesa Byway โ€‹(.jpg)

Campground Reservations:

  • Cobbett Lake CG
  • Island Lake CG
  • Jumbo CG
  • Black Bear Cabin
  • Moose Manor CG

Website: codot.gov/…

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