Grand Mesa
The world's largest flat-topped mountain with over 300 lakes
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Local Favorites
FinanceCedaredge Foodtown
Our deli counter serves up crunchy chicken breast and gigantic meals ready to go, offering a convenient lunch option for busy locals in Cedaredge. We stock a wide variety of grocery items, including hard-to-find plants and international dishes, alongside baked goods and fresh salads priced by weight. An ATM is available on-site for quick cash access, and we provide DIY project ideas and recipes on our website to help with everything from natural cleaning to kid-friendly activities. Customers appreciate our friendly service and the reasonable prices we maintain on meats and produce. We are committed to being the local grocery store in the Challis Idaho area, ensuring every visitor finds what they need.
Health & WellnessMillennium Wellness
Acupuncture meets advanced nursing at Millennium Wellness, where we blend Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern clinical expertise to treat Cedaredge residents. Christin Hawbaker and Timothy Hawbaker lead our practice, combining Christin’s Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine with Tim’s background in emergency and neurology medicine. We provide comprehensive care including Swedish and deep tissue massage, sports and pregnancy therapy, moxibustion, cupping, and Prolozone therapy. Our treatments address everything from stress and anxiety to infertility and multiple sclerosis relief. Located at 175 E. Main Street, our office is wheelchair accessible and accepts insurance, ensuring accessible care for all patients. We welcome new patients seeking integrative solutions for chronic pain and overall wellness.
Shopping & RetailThe Shelter Shoppe
Every penny of profit from The Shelter Shoppe goes directly to support the Surface Creek Animal Shelter in Cedaredge. We operate as a bright, clean retail space where new donated items arrive daily, ensuring the inventory is constantly refreshed. Visitors often find clothing, fabric, toys, collars, and leashes alongside small kitchen appliances and furniture that arrives every other Friday. Our hand-made mice stuffed with premium locally grown cat nip are a local favorite. We maintain a specific policy of excluding books with religious or political views from our donations. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, offering wheelchair accessibility and credit card acceptance in a setting designed for easy browsing.
Other PlacesAltitude Outdoor Adventures
Canoeing on Grand Mesa’s mountain lakes, renting snowmobiles for family-friendly tours, and guiding UTV adventures across rugged terrain define the outdoor experiences we offer in Cedaredge. Our team specializes in getting visitors out onto the water and up onto the snow, ensuring every trip feels tailored to the group’s skill level and interests. We’ve built our reputation on being helpful and attentive, whether we are driving canoes to the best spots on the lake or taking care of little ones while parents switch gears for a snowmobile ride. Guests frequently return for our half-day and full-day tours, appreciating the extra miles of trail we uncover and the hand warmers that keep riders comfortable on the machines. The staff’s ability to teach the basics while keeping the mood positive and fun makes us a favorite for first-timers and seasoned adventurers alike. Located in Cedaredge, we serve as the gateway to Grand Mesa’s diverse landscapes, offering everything from serene paddling excursions to powerful snowmobile journeys. Our modest pricing and flexible scheduling allow families and friends to create unforgettable memories, from sledding with young children to exploring miles of hidden trails on UTVs. We pride ourselves on being more than just a rental shop; we are partners in adventure, ensuring that every guest leaves with stories worth telling.
Outdoor Destinations
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Flowing Park Trail #715.1A
Mesa Creek Connector
Brush Creek #529
County Line
West Bench Trail #501
Old Grand Mesa Downhill Shuttle Run
About Grand Mesa
Grand Mesa stands as one of Colorado's most unique and spectacular natural features, a massive flat-topped mountain that rises 6,000 feet above the surrounding valleys to create a high-altitude paradise of lakes, forests, and alpine meadows. This geological wonder, often called the "Island in the Sky," offers an unparalleled combination of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities that draw visitors from around the world.
Quick Facts
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10,000+ ft
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300+ Lakes
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is Grand Mesa?
Grand Mesa is the largest flat-top mountain in the world, and it rises about 6,000 feet above the valleys around it. The top is broad and rolling rather than a peak, and there are more than 300 lakes up there. It's an odd and impressive piece of geography once you're up on it.
What is there to do up on the mesa?
Fishing is the big draw given all those lakes, but the trail systems pull in hikers and mountain bikers too. The Grand Mesa National Forest covers most of the top, so there's plenty of room to spread out. Camping is easy to come by in the warmer months.
When should I go to Grand Mesa?
Summer and fall are the most comfortable, since the high elevation keeps things cool even when the valleys below are baking. Winter shuts a lot of it down for snow, though that brings its own crowd. If you want the lakes and trails, aim for the warm stretch.
What wildlife lives on Grand Mesa?
You've got a decent shot at seeing elk and deer, and black bears and mountain lions are around even if you rarely spot one. Birdlife is plentiful too. The mesa's high, wet climate also supports some plants you won't find elsewhere nearby.
How do I get to Grand Mesa?
The usual way up is Highway 65, which climbs onto the mesa from the valley. It's roughly an hour east of Grand Junction, and Denver is about four hours to the west. Plan the drive for daylight, because the road up gains elevation fast.