Grand Mesa National Forest

Grand Mesa National Forest encompasses Colorado's largest flat-top mountain, rising to 11,000+ feet and offering stunning high-altitude recreation across 181,346 acres. The forest features over 300 lakes and reservoirs scattered across the mesa's expansive plateau, making it a premier destination for fishing enthusiasts targeting kokanee salmon, cutthroat trout, and pike. Visitors can explore extensive trail networks ranging from easy lakeside walks to challenging backcountry routes, with popular destinations including Sunset Lake, Big Island Lake, and the scenic Kannah Creek drainage. Winter transforms the mesa into a snow-sports paradise, with opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing across groomed and ungroomed terrain.