The Top 13 Natural Monuments in the Grand Mesa
Grand Mesa’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13
beautiful natural monuments in the Grand Mesa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in the Grand Mesa. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Lost Lake
Highlight • Lake
This slender lake is tucked against the rim of the Grand Mesa, which gives it a very characteristic appearance. It is surrounded by large basalt boulders and its waters are usually a beautiful blue-green that is quite enticing.
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Wolverine Lake
Highlight • Lake
Walking along the Crag Crest Trail you will see Wolverine Lake from above, but you can (carefully) scramble down to the shore if you want to get up close. This …
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Lake of the Woods
Highlight • Lake
This beautiful alpine lake is nestled amongst the much bigger Bull Basin and Bull Creek Reservoirs. It lends its name to the official trail that traverses them all, reaching all the way to Cottonwood Trail on its east end.
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Corn Lake
Highlight • Lake
Corn Lake is a popular fishing spot with a trail that goes all the way around the lake. In addition, there are picnic shelters, boat ramps, and restrooms.
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McClure Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
McClure Pass is a high mountain pass in western Colorado, along the West Elk Loop Scenic Byway. It's located between the towns of Redstone and Somerset, not far from Carbondale …
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Mount Garfield Trailhead
Highlight • Trail
The Mount Garfield Trailhead is fun even if you don't plan on hiking. There are old mining remnants scattered and you can walk inbewteen the rocks at the base. It's …
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Mount Garfield
Highlight • Summit
The top of Mount Garfield offers amazing views of the Palisade fruit farms, National Monument, and contrasting desert surroundings.
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Main Canyon Rock Formations
Highlight (Segment) • Canyon
Main Canyon is a very cool trail that has unique rock formations. Since it is in a canyon, you have large rock walls on both sides that long horn sheep love to navigate.
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Main Canyon Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Main Canyon is a very cool trail that has unique rock formations. Since it is in a canyon, you have large rock walls on both sides that long horn sheep love to navigate.
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Vega State Park Lake View
Highlight • Lake
Vega is a large state park surrounding a vast alpine lake. Top attractions are boating, fishing, and the rustic cabins available for rent year round. While swimming is not allowed, …
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