Crag Crest Loop

25780 Colorado 65, CO
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Crag Crest Loop
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Distance
10.6 miles
Elevation Gain
1607.83 ft
Route Type
Loop

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Forest
Bathrooms
Easy Parking
Dog Friendly
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This run features 2 miles of breathtaking views on a narrow ridge overlooking Grand Mesa and many of its 300 lakes.

The Crag Crest Trail is a 10-mile loop that takes runners over one of the highest points on Grand Mesa. When traveling in a clockwise direction, the trail traverses a narrow rocky ridge for 5-miles before descending into the dense pine forest below. Grand Mesa's trails are less maintained due to a smaller number of visitors, so be prepared to encounter fallen trees and overgrown sections. Despite being relatively unknown, this is one of the most incredible trails in Colorado with views of the whole mesa and its numerous lakes. Time to complete the run is 2-3 hours with stops to enjoy the scenery and take photos.

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Jacob Zeerip
3/29/2023
Highlight of Grand Mesa!
If you enjoy trail running, it is a challenge. If you love hiking, it is exhilarating. If you don’t like to walk, then I ...
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Sarah Levant
11/7/2017
One of our favorite hikes
I've been traveling the country for over a year and this hike is at the top of the list. If traveling from Grand Junction ...
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Jason Weber
5/3/2017
Crag Crest
I did not run this but the views are truly spectacular.
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