Colorado State Highway 65 - Wikipedia
WEBState Highway 65 (SH 65) is a state highway in Colorado that crosses the Grand Mesa. The highway along with a road to Lands End Overlook were designated as the Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway in 1996. [2]
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway | Explore Colorado
WEBThe scenic drive begins at exit 49 off I-70 on CO-65 and travels east to Cedaredge. There is a 13-mile side-trip to the Land’s End Observatory which adds 40 minutes to the drive. Following Plateau Creek, the CO-65 climbs the canyon’s bluff and the Grand Mesa, passing farms and ranches on the way.
Grand Mesa — Colorado Department of Transportation
WEBDesignated a Colorado Electric Byway. Length: 63 miles. Driving time: 2 hours. From I-70, this byway climbs through the picturesque canyon of Plateau Creek to cool evergreen forests 11,000 feet above sea level.
Grand Mesa National Scenic Byway - Wikipedia
WEBThe byway traverses Grand Mesa, the most extensive flat-topped mountain on Earth, and reaches an elevation of 10,849 feet (3,307 m). The byway comprises Colorado State Highway 65 from Cedaredge to Interstate 70 Exit 49 and Forest Service Road 100 to the Land's End Observatory.
Driving the stunning road to Grand Mesa Summit, the largest flat …
WEBYes, the road to the summit is fully paved and known as Colorado State Highway 65, or the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. How long is the road to Grand Mesa Summit? The route is 83 km (52 miles) long, running from Mesa (in Mesa County) to Delta (in Delta County).
9 Best Views from the Grand Mesa (and How to Get to Them!)
WEBOct 10, 2019 · Most people access the observatory via Highway 65, also known as the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, which stretches 63 miles between I-70 and Cedaredge, crossing the 11,000-foot tall Grand Mesa. Turn off the byway onto Lands End Road, which is about 12 miles and is half gravel and half paved.
Grand Mesa Scenic Byway Map | Colorado Vacation Directory
WEBStarting in Mesa, the byway travels through Grand Mesa, Gunnison, and Uncompahgre National Forests to end in Cedaredge. The 63-mile road goes through the canyon up to the top of the mesa at 11,000' above sea level. Give yourself an hour and a half along Highway 65 and an additional 30 minutes to travel Land's End to see everything there is to ...
Colorado Scenic Byway: Grand Mesa
WEBMar 24, 2024 · Check out our Colo-Road Trips itinerary: 3 Days, 300 Lakes & 3 Scenic Trails on the Grand Mesa. Colorado's Grand Mesa Scenic Byway leads through old-growth forests, meadows and so many lakes you'll lose track. Stop …
Colorado Scenic Byways: Grand Mesa - Go Colorado
WEBSep 23, 2010 · The Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway follows Colorado 65 from Interstate 70, Exit 49, 5 miles east of Palisade, to Cedaredge. The total length is 63 miles; drive time is two hours. The route is great for panoramas of the Grand Valley and distant mountain ranges.
Driving the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, Colorado - The Adventures …
WEBThe journey along the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway begins in Mesa and winds through the stunning landscapes of Grand Mesa, Gunnison, and the Uncompahgre National Forests, concluding in Cedaredge. Covering 63 miles, the road ascends through the canyon, reaching the pinnacle of the mesa at 11,000 feet above sea level.