Colorado 65 across Grand Mesa
The Grand Mesa rises to the east of Grand Junction, with the Grand Valley to its south. A ride across the mesa can take off from I-70 either at De Beque, via the De Beque Cutoff Road or a little further west, where Colorado 65 meets Interstate 70.
Grand Mesa, as the name implies, is huge. It is heavily forested and dotted with lakes. Fishing is big business on the mesa. No surprise then that campgrounds and motels are plentiful.
Coming down the steep southern slope into the Grand Valley affords breathtaking views of the valley laid out before you.
There are five motorcycle-accessible campgrounds along this road: Jumbo, Spruce Grove, Island Lake, Cobbett Lake, and Little Bear.
Grand Mesa, as the name implies, is huge. It is heavily forested and dotted with lakes. Fishing is big business on the mesa. No surprise then that campgrounds and motels are plentiful.
Coming down the steep southern slope into the Grand Valley affords breathtaking views of the valley laid out before you.
There are five motorcycle-accessible campgrounds along this road: Jumbo, Spruce Grove, Island Lake, Cobbett Lake, and Little Bear.
Ride Characteristics
 Curvy Roads: Frequent |
 Gas Stations: Average |
 Restrooms: Average |
 Food: Average |
 Scenic Areas: Average |
 Elevation Change: Frequent |
 Off Road: Slight |
 Traffic: Average |
 Animal Crossings: Frequent |
 Hotels: Slight |
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Total Distance: 75.5 mi
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on May 19, 2012
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