Colorado’s Grand Mesa is an 11,000-foot natural wonder that offers uncrowded hikes, ... Lift-served downhill mountain-biking trails add a two-wheeled way to navigate the flanks of this flattop ...

At Grand Mesa Lodge, Christensen regularly observes the surprise of visitors. “Everybody’s awestruck,” he said. ... 8 great hiking, biking trails around the Colorado Springs area ...

The Grand Mesa looms like a huge ship in the distance over much of Mesa County. At about 11,000 feet of elevation, it offers an alpine respite from the often scorching valley below.

It’s considered to be the largest flattop mountain in the world and boasts myriad campgrounds, cabins and hiking and biking trails. For the iconic Grand Mesa experience, tackle the Crag Crest ...