Crag Crest National Recreation Trail
The hike crosses a variety of terrain and offers visitors views of a jagged landscape dotted with pools of water.
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Crag Crest National Recreation Trail Details
Designated a National Scenic Trail in the late 1970s, this roughly 10-mile hike has 2 trailheads, one across from Island Lake, and the other beside Eggleston Lake in Grand Mesa. Starting at the Eggleston Lake trailhead, there is parking in an unpaved section by the lake. Hikers will want to stay right at the first junction, and will then travel switchbacks, get views of Butts Lake, and at times walk along extremely thin sections of the trail, with very steep drop-offs. Afternoon thunderstorms are common here, so getting out early and completing the crest portion in the a.m. has its benefits. The hike crosses a variety of terrain and offers visitors views of a jagged landscape dotted with pools of water.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
10
Estimated time
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Crag Crest National Recreation Trail
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Grand Mesa Scenic and Historic Byway
This route was practically made for outdoor adventure.
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Grand Mesa National Forest
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Vega State Park
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James M. Robb - Colorado River Connected Lakes Section State Park
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James M. Robb - Colorado River Corn Lake Section State Park
Corn Lake offers a wide array of activities; the network of trails here can be accessed near the river, and fishing is permitted as well.
