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Cobbett Lake is just off Highway 65 on the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. It’s an ideal spot for a short break during your ride, with shaded areas and views of the surrounding spruce forest. The adjacent Cobbett Lake Campground offers amenities like picnic tables and vault toilets, and it’s a good option if you’re planning an overnight trip. From the campground, you can also access other lakes and several hiking trails.

Carson Lake is a popular spot, particullarly in the summer, for hiking and fishing. There are large grassy areas and shaded areas to enjoy a picnic!

Flowing Park Reservior is located in a prarie of sorts with sporadic tree clusters. If you wonder off just east from the water, there is a large cliff with stunning views. In these parts, cycling, hiking, and horseback riding are the top tire activities.

Barron Lake is surrounded by trails and a thick green apron of trees. There are some grassy shores if you want to enjoy a picnic!

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.

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.

It is actually possible to hike around this beautiful alpine lake to get different views from the opposite shores. If you choose to loop around it, count with an approximately 2 extra miles to circle it entirely.

This trail is definitely a must-do hike on the Grand Mesa. It's been significantly improved by the Forest Service, with cute wooden bridges to cross the streams it's even suitable for a baby stroller. The trail offers scenic views, benches for relaxation, and ample fishing spots.