Grand Mesa National Forest Snowmobiling Travel Guide

Grand Mesa National Forest Snowmobiling Travel Guide

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Grand Mesa National Forest Snowmobiling Travel Tips

  • Grand Mesa has more than 100 miles of marked snowmobile trails that are routinely groomed. All trail systems, including cross-country skiing trails, are accessed from the CO 65 corridor. As a general rule, snowmobile trails are flagged with orange markers and Nordic trails are flagged with blue.
  • Indian Point is a popular snowmobile route and ranges in difficulty from moderate to more difficult. Indian Point Trail is designed for use by hikers and equestrians most of the year. It is closed to motorized vehicles; however, snowmobilers are permitted on the snow.
  • The U.S. Forest Service urges snowmobilers to participate in local user groups, such as the Snowskippers of Grand Junction, the Delta Snokrusers, and the North Fork Snowmobile Club in Paonia. The groups give members detailed information on where they should and should not travel for their chosen recreational pursuit. The U.S. Forest Service in this area is very keen on keeping all snow sport users happy.
  • Most of Grand Mesa's trails stand at 9,000 feet or above and are regularly groomed. The main section of trail is called the "SP" for "Sunlight to Powderhorn." The rest of the trails are numbered according to the mile marker at which they intersect the SP as you travel east. The trails offer something for everyone, from the calm Land's End Loop to more experienced climbs.

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Hotels

Grand Mesa Lodge

2825 Hwy. 65
Cedaredge, CO 81413 Map

Distance: 8.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snowmobiling
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

Mesa Lakes Resort

P.O. Box 230
Mesa, CO 81643

Distance: 18.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: Not Yet Rated
expert favorite hotel
Good For Snowmobiling
Expert Rated & Recommended
4.0

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Attractions

Indian Point Trail

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snowmobiling
Colorado Rockies
Grand Junction, Colorado

Distance: 22.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Spend the day on Indian Point Trail. The path climbs to 9,996 feet where views are phenomenal.... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
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Sunlight to Powderhorn Snowmobile Trail

Good For Snowmobiling
Aspen Ranger District


Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Most of Grand Mesa's trails climb 9,000 feet or more and are regularly groomed. The main section of... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Grand Mesa National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport 167.3 map
Denver International Airport 175.8 map
Salt Lake City International Airport 250.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Grand Mesa National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Grand Junction Walker Field 38.1 map
Montrose County Airport 39.3 map
Eagle/Vail Eagle County Airport 61.9 map

Flight Deals to Grand Mesa National Forest

Originating From
Phoenix (PHX) to Colorado Springs (COS) $165
Ontario (ONT) to Colorado Springs (COS) $233
Baltimore (BWI) to Colorado Springs (COS) $242
Chicago (CHI) to Colorado Springs (COS) $381

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