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 …
Crawford State Park is best known for its fishing, as Crawford Reservoir is a stocked lake. There are also some hiking trails on the property that hug up against the …
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 …
There are a couple of areas where the trail needs some maintenance to get around fallen trees and eroded embankments. You also pass by a church camp which feels like …
Ward Lake Campground is a great spot to camp in Grand Mesa. There are 27 campsites, some right on the lake and others more secluded. Open from June to October, …
If you take this trail coming from the Crag Crest Trailhead, keep in mind you will be descending to Cottonwood Lake and having to climb back on your return. If …
Crater Lake Trail follows the west shoreline of Overland Reservoir before veering off into Elk Park and paralleling Cow Creek. It is a beautiful and quiet hike amongst trees and …
Ward Lake is surrounded by prime fishing spots, campgrounds, and a few restrooms. Misquitos tend to not stick around here compared to other lowly areas which is always a bonus!
This lake is somewhat secluded but every now and then the view opens up and you can clearly see the distinctive ridge of the Crag Crest trail, across from the lake.