Grand Mesa County Line Loop

Cedaredge, Colorado

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5.82 miles

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302 ft

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The County Line Trailhead is a great way to enjoy the winter wonderland of the Grand Mesa. Both classic or skate skiing is allowed (along with snowshoeing). This is a perfect family trail since all trails are easy to moderate with a few short climbs and a maximum elevation change of 50 feet. There is parking right at the trailhead but it is a very popular trail so expect a full parking lot on the weekends. Pups are also welcome on this trail system.

Trail Maps:
https://gmnc.org/trails/skitrails

Please Note:
This trail system is completely maintained by the Grand Mesa Nordic Council, a volunteer-led organization, so a donation of $10 a person is requested.

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Jacob Zeerip

Grand Mesa County Line Loop

03/29/23

This is a beautiful trail that is all relatively flat. During the winter, it is a delight to ski or snowshoe, and during the summer it is a last to hike or mountain bike. It is not a very difficult trail at all, and it still has very rewarding features. if you enjoy this, I would also recommend driving a little further to the skyway trail head. It has a large array of various trails as well.

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