The best walks and hikes in the Grand Mesa
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Want to go hiking in the Grand Mesa? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in the Grand Mesa to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in the Grand Mesa is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 6, 2025
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1. Crag Crest Loop Trail — Grand Mesa
16.8km
04:44
350m
350m
Ridgeline hike across the world's largest flat-topped mountain with views of five 14ers.
Intermediate
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2. Mount Garfield
5.67km
02:25
510m
510m
Desert climb through wild horse territory to airplane-like views over Grand Valley's vineyards.
Intermediate
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3. Lost Lake Trail — Grand Mesa
3.74km
01:16
80m
80m
Alpine forest hike through Colorado's largest flat-top mountain to a hidden glacier lake among basalt boulders.
Easy
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4. Palisade Rim Lower and Upper Loops — Grand Mesa
14.3km
06:18
420m
420m
Cliff-edge trail above Grand Junction's wine country featuring ancient Ute petroglyphs and dramatic rim views.
Expert
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5. Palisade Rim Loop Trails
13.5km
04:49
410m
410m
Desert rim trail with ancient Ute petroglyphs overlooking Colorado's wine country and river valley.
Intermediate
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6. Coal Canyon — Little Book Cliffs Wilderness Area
7.47km
02:02
110m
110m
Canyon trail through wild horse territory with ancient pictographs and bighorn sheep sightings.
Intermediate
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7. Ward Lake Loop — Grand Mesa
2.89km
00:47
40m
40m
Peaceful lakeside loop through spruce groves and wildflower meadows with excellent trout fishing spots.
Easy
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8. Cottonwood Lake Trail from Crag Crest West Trailhead — Grand Mesa
12.5km
04:28
400m
400m
Forest trail through Grand Mesa's alpine lakes, ending at peaceful Cottonwood Lake for fishing and kayaking.
Intermediate
9. Mesa Lake Shoreline Trail — Grand Mesa
2.00km
00:38
20m
20m
Peaceful lakeside loop through ancient basalt formations with wildlife spotting and mountain reflections.
Easy
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10. West Bench Trail — Grand Mesa
16.5km
05:19
200m
200m
Golden aspen groves and wildflower meadows lead through Grand Mesa's forests to Powderhorn ski lifts.
Expert
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