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Northwest Colorado’s Grand Mesa is one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world, and its landscape sets it apart from much of the rest of Colorado — that so many lakes can be found so close together is a bit of an anomaly in this high-altitude state. Alexander Lake Lodge in Cedaredge is the perfect homebase for activities and exploration of the area.

3 Days, 300 Lakes & 3 Scenic Trails on the Grand Mesa

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There are special places and unique vistas around nearly every Colorado corner. You can help ensure these places exist for generations to come by staying on roads and trails, keeping speeds in check, leaving campsites and picnic spots just as you found them, and following instructional signs while you’re out and about in our state.

Travel Like a Local

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The byway climbs through Plateau Creek to cool evergreen forests.

Grand Mesa - Scenic and Historic Byway

Mesa Lakes Lodge has cabin rentals and a full service restaurant. It is located on the Grand Mesa, only an hour from Grand Junction or Montrose.

Mesa Lakes Lodge

At 800 square miles, Colorado’s Grand Mesa is one of the largest flat-top mountains in the world, and its landscape sets it apart from much of the rest of Colorado — that so many lakes can be found so close together is a bit of an anomaly in this high-altitude.

Fishing in Jumbo, Mesa Lake and Waterdog Reservoirs

A small-town restaurant with big-time flavor serving lunch, dinner and weekend breakfast. Dishes include everything from upscale tater tots, enticing salads and locally loved burgers to baby back ribs and chicken-fried steak.

Lost Mesa Grill

The perfect place to settle for the night, this lodge in Cedaredge is your one-stop shop for the evening's activities.

Dine, Dance & Sleep at Alexander Lake Lodge

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Stick around the lodge for your morning meal before heading out for adventure.

Breakfast at the Lodge

The Crag Crest National Recreation Trail is a 10.3 mile circular trail consisting of a crest portion and a loop portion. It is recommended that you get an early start to avoid afternoon thunderstorms.

Hike Crag Crest National Recreation Trail

Be at the center of it all on the Grand Mesa Colorado. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery any time of the year. 14 Cabins located on Island Lake. Views, views views from our restaurant and bar. Fishing, hiking, canoeing, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, hunting and more.

Grand Mesa Lodge

Because of the scenic view it offers, the Land Of Lakes Trail #713 is one of the most used trails on the Grand Mesa. It is a very short trail which is paved for the entire distance, making for a quick and easy hike.

Hike Land O' Lakes Trail

At Stoney Mesa Winery, wine is the product of passion and love for farming.
One of Colorado's oldest wineries, Stoney Mesa Winery was established in 1990 by the Neal family.
Come by and taste our wine!

Stoney Mesa Winery

With a history dating back to the mid 1890s, Alexander Lake Lodge has become of a landmark in its own right! Cabins are available for rent. Restaurant, bar and free breakfast too.

Alexander Lake Lodge

Enjoy Cedaredge's full-service coffee bar and bakery serving made-from-scratch pastries and breads.

Sugar Mama's Bakeshop and Cafe

Have breakfast in your cabin before heading out on a stand-up paddleboard tour on the lodge's peaceful lake.

Guided SUP Tour at Alexander Lake Lodge

Missing home? Connie's has got you covered. Stop by for some homestyle country fried chicken or a gooey cinnamon role for the road.

Connie's Family Restaurant

Hit the singletrack on this popular new trail, with a relatively flat elevation.

Mountain Bike the Mesa Top Trail

Settle in for dessert and a cozy night around a campfire.