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Mesa Top #714
The Mesa Top Trail #714 travels through groves of aspen, spruce/fir and open meadows. After about a mile it reaches the southern edge of the Grand Mesa where it continues southwest along the rim for approximately 4 miles where it intersects the Indian Point Trail #715 and the Flowing Park Trail #714.1A. The trail winds its way along the top of the County Line rim overlooking Island Lake and the Granby’s as well as Cedaredge and Delta in the distance. At 10,780’ starting at the Mesa Top Trailhead and dropping to 10,080 at Flowing Park, the trail gradually descends along its route breaking into the open and ducking back into a Spruce/Fir forest then out to the rim again. Due to the elevation the season of use is generally from July thru October.
At a Glance
| Open Season: | July - October |
|---|---|
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Best Season: | Summer |
| Busiest Season: | Summer |
| Restrictions: | Open to Hiking, Horseback, & Mountain Bike. |
| Closest Towns: | Cedaredge CO. |
| Restroom: | 2 Vaulted |
General Information
Directions:From the Grand Mesa Visitors Center:
1. Follow Highway 65 for 4.13 miles.
2. The Trailhead is on the West side of Hwy 65 just past the county line.
From Grand Junction:
1. East on I-70 for 10.2 miles to exit 49, CO Hwy 65.
2. Follow Hwy 65 for 29.9 miles.
3. The Trailhead is on the West side of Hwy 65 just north of the county line.
Parking:
Mesa Top Trailhead: located adjacent to Hwy 65, Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway is designed to provide parking for up to 60 vehicles and serve as a hub for both snowmobile parking as well as parking and access for a summer mountain trail system. The ease of access and the large trailer parking area has encouraged heavy use by day hikers, horseback trail use and mountain biking. The Mesa Top trail parallels the Flowing park road and several intersecting roads and trails provide for numerous loop opportunities.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Location
