This is a great loop hike up on Grand Mesa. Views most of the hike North, East, South. There are many lakes that you pass. There is a 1-2 mile stretch of ridge walking. Some of it reminded me of the knifes edge in Maine. Lots of large rock and drop offs on both sides. We went on the high trail going out and the lower coming back. There were a number of birds, what I think were Jays, near the trail. The drive to and from the trailhead is spectacular in itself. We saw a dozen big horn sheep at one point and the lower part of the drive is in a spectacular canyon.
11 miles, 1600 elevation gain. The highest point is about 11,200 feet.
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