그랜드 메사 최고의 워킹 & 하이킹 경로

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.

Mesa Lake's tranquility is truly captivating, no wonder it's become one of the most popular places to visit in Grand Mesa. Its mirror-like waters are hypnotizing, but try to stay alert since you might spot a fish jumping out of them, or even a beaver!

The top of Mount Garfield offers amazing views of the Palisade fruit farms, National Monument, and contrasting desert surroundings.

This plateau/flat spot mid way up Mount Garfield offers a great place to rest and would be an amazing place to camp. You can often spot wild horses grazing on the grass here.

The top of Mount Garfield offers amazing views of the Palisade fruit farms, National Monument, and contrasting desert surroundings.

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.

The trail along the crest is about 3 miles long in total and it takes you to elevations above 11,000 feet, providing glimpses of Wolverine Lake, the Book Cliff Mountains, the Elk Range, the San Juan Range, and even the La Sal Mountains in Utah. The ridge offers a thrilling hike, with some narrow sections that demand attention, but nothing that will prevent you from enjoying your hike!

The Palisades Rim Lower Loop, much like its Upper counterpart, is a very popular trail amongst mountain bikers, so watch out for them even if you have precedence, they sometimes go down very fast!