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Grand Mesa Trails

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Trails: Grand Mesa Nordic groom 54 km (32 miles) of trails by snowcat for cross-country skiing (skate and classic). The trails are in three different areas: Mesa Lakes Resort, Skyway Nordic Center/County Line and Ward Lake. High elevations enable the ski season to extend from November to April in most years.
Trail fees: Donations (winter 2008-9)
Tel: Grand Mesa Nordic Council: 970-434-9753, Skyway Nordic Center: 970-250-7227
Snow report: Check the GMNC blog for latest grooming reports.
Nearest town: Grand Junction, CO
Web site: Grand Mesa Nordic Council
Trail map: Available at the center and on the GMNC website (on home page)
Equipment rentals: At Skyway Nordic Center and Mesa Lakes Resort
Ski lessons: At Skyway Nordic Center
Other winter activities: Snowmobiling, snowshoeing
Facilities: Restaurant at Mesa Lakes, visitor center at Ward Lake
Lodging on site: Grand Mesa Resort has 14 cabins, 856-3250; Alexander Lake Lodge, 856-6700; Spruce Lake Lodge, 856-3210
Lodging nearby: Grand Junction has a few inns, hotels and other accommodations.
Tourism info: Colorado West Tourism Council | Grand Junction Tourism
Weather forecast: Grand Junction
Location of trails: Grand Mesa is is about 250 miles west of Denver. Check the road conditions before driving. Take Exit 49 off I-70 and go south on Highway 65 to Mesa Lakes (26 miles) or six other trailheads located up to 10 miles farther south.
Map of local region: Grand Mesa area

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Number of ratings: 3
Average rating: 4.83  

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Name of XC Area: Grand Mesa Trails
Times that I have skied there: Several times
I last skied there in: Nov, 2004
Trails that I skied:
My favorite trails:
Trail marking: Very good
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked: Really nice layout, something for everybody from racer to rec. skier, you can bring your dogs too on some trails.
What I disliked: Ererything is very nice.
Comments: No hazards, maybe a really long trail with an overnight rustic loghut or so would add a lot!
Submitted by: Kyrill Kretzschmar
from: Oberwiesenthal, Germany
Date submitted: Nov 26, 2004

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Name of XC Area: Grand Mesa Trails
Times that I have skied there: Weekly
I last skied there in: Dec, 2003
Trails that I skied: SKYWAY COUNTY LINE WARD CREEK WEST BENCH LAKE OF THE WOODS WATERDOG
My favorite trails: SKYWAY LAKE OF THE WOODS
Trail marking: Fair
Trail grooming: Very good
Rating: 5 stars
What I liked:
What I disliked:
Comments:
Submitted by: JAD
from: GRAND JUNCTION COLORADO
Date submitted: Dec 31, 2003

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