Crater Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Crater Peak

Crater Peak is the highest point on Grand Mesa. Despite it's modest elevation Crater Peak ranks number 58 in the state in prominence. Crater peak itself is not especially striking, it does however have an excellent vantage point for photographing aspens in the fall. From the summit to the east, you have a clear view of Capital, Hunstmans Ridge, and the Raggeds.

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Western Slope Conservation Center

Western Slope Conservation Center

20.05km from Crater Peak

The Western Slope Conservation Center is a grassroots organization located in Western Colorado. It builds an active and aware community to protect and enhance the lands, air, water and wildlife of the lower Gunnison River watershed.

Vega State Park

Vega State Park

23.53km from Crater Peak

Vega State Park is a 4,731-acre state park located in Mesa County, Colorado. The park features a large reservoir for boating and fishing, hiking trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas. The park is also home to various wildlife, including deer, elk, rabbits, squirrels, and birds. Vega State Park is a popular destination for both locals and visitors alike, and it is one of the most popular state parks in Colorado.

Grand Mesa

Grand Mesa

23.82km from Crater Peak

Grand Mesa is the largest flat-topped mountain in the world and covers an area of about 500 square miles. The mesa is timberline, with dense forests of pine and fir trees, and is covered in alpine meadows and fields of wildflowers. There are more than 300 lakes on the mesa,that are only accessible by trail. The Mesa is a popular recreation area, with hiking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding opportunities. ski resort is located on the mesa. In the winter, the Mesa is blanketed in snow.

Eggleston Lake

Eggleston Lake

23.97km from Crater Peak

Eggleston Lake is a reservoir in Colorado and has an elevation of 3,087 metres. Eggleston Lake is situated nearby to Eggleston Boat Ramp, and close to Crag Crest Campground. It is popular for wishing and also so many other leisure activities are possible here.

Pioneer Town

Pioneer Town

27.73km from Crater Peak

This village of two dozen historic structures was erected by the Surface Creek Valley Historical Society on the old Bar I Ranch site, whose only surviving structures are three silos. Made of 2-by-6-inch boards stacked flat and standing 40 feet high, these sturdy eight- and nine-sided grain storage towers are the centerpiece of Pioneer Town.

Cobbett Lake

Cobbett Lake

27.84km from Crater Peak

The Cobbett Lake is located in Delta County, Colorado. It has beautiful scenery and is located on Colorado’s Grand Mesa. It is open to non-motorized watercraft, making it a perfect place for canoeing and fishing. Keep your eye out for deer and elk. There is also hiking trails and a campground nearby.

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Delta County

Delta County

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Delta County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. Delta County is full of history and heritage that can still be seen and felt today.It is home to the Crag Crest National Recreation Trail, the Sidewinder single track trail and over 400 miles of winter trails - just to get you started and also Home to numerous species of wildlife common to Colorado.

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