Colorado’s Grand Valley

The Colorado National Monument is an amazing national treasure that you can access minutes from downtown Grand Junction! No matter your speed of adventure, this park offers it all.

The Grand Mesa in Colorado is the largest flattop mountain in the world, encompassing more than 500 square miles and standing over 10,000 feet above sea level. The Grand Mesa Scenic Byway is 63 miles through the national forest, providing beautiful vistas of the National Forest’s lakes, wildlife, and geological features.

Whether you want to take an afternoon stroll to marvel at the Colorado National Monument’s magnificent red rock formations, spend a few days exploring the area’s state parks and abundant public land, or try a more challenging hike in a National Forest, like the Crag Crest Trail on Grand Mesa, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for on the trails around Grand Junction.