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Frequently Asked Questions
"IS THERE GAS AVAILABLE ON THE GRAND MESA?"
"WHERE CAN I GET A MAP AND BROCHURES FOR THE GRAND MESA AND THE SURROUNDING AREA?"
"ARE THERE PLACES TO EAT and SLEEP ON OR NEARBY THE MESA?"
"ARE THE SCENIC OVERLOOKS, VIEWING STATIONS and FACILITIES on the GRAND MESA ACCESSIBLE TO AN IMPAIRED PERSON?"
"WHAT IS THE BIG BROWN ANIMAL SUNNING ITSELF ON THE ROCKS?"
"WHY DON'T I SEE ANY DEER, ELK OR MOOSE?"
"DO I NEED A PERMIT TO USE MY ATV ON THE TRAILS?"
Q:
"IS THERE GAS AVAILABLE ON THE GRAND MESA?"
A: Great question and the answer comes from the pioneers who settled this area –
BE PREPARED!! The short answer is no. No gas on the
Grand Mesa at this time or in the foreseeable future. We recommend
that you fill your tank prior to starting your trek. If you are on
the North side of the Grand Mesa you have several choices from Grand
Junction to Mesa. And on the South side of the Grand Mesa again you
have stations from Delta up to Cedaredge.
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Q:
"WHERE CAN I GET A MAP AND BROCHURES FOR THE GRAND MESA AND THE
SURROUNDING AREA?"
A: Maps and Brochures are available at the Grand Junction Visitor Center on Horizon Drive in Grand Junction. In the
town of Mesa at the Treasure House, Blink Coffee, Mesa Grande, and Sundance RV. Along the route maps and brochures are available at Powderhorn, Mesa
Lakes Lodge, Grand Mesa Lodge, Thunder Mountain Lodge and the Grand Mesa Visitors Center. In the town of Cedaredge they can be found at
Red Mountain Ranches, Macht/Liles real estate, the Grand Mesa Byway Welcome Center and the Cedaredge Chamber of Commerce. Most of these locations are
right on the BYWAY or have good signage indicating their location. Some are available on this website.
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Q:
"ARE
THERE PLACES TO EAT and SLEEP ON OR NEARBY THE MESA?"
A:
Certainly, you will find great choices to satisfy the hunger pains
and lodging to rest the body.
Just point at the Grand Mesa Merchants tab and click on the appropriate button and you
will see lists of Merchants on the Mesa that will work hard to
fulfill your every need.
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“ARE THE SCENIC OVERLOOKS, VIEWING STATIONS and FACILITIES on the GRAND MESA
ACCESSIBLE TO AN IMPAIRED PERSON?”
A:
All SCENIC OVERLOOKS and VIEWING AREAS are ACCESSIBLE from your vehicle, due to the terrain some may be to
challenging for elderly or impaired persons. Most facilities are accessible at this time and we are working hard to make ALL FACILITIES compliant in the
near future. In MESA, CO you will find 'newly' completed bathroom facilities. Here are a few locations for your visit:
| Cedaredge overlook |
- easy |
| Land O Lakes overlook |
- moderate by foot, difficult by chair
- about 1/4 mile |
| Island Lake |
- easy - restrooms and
- has an accessible boat ramp |
| Grand Mesa Visitor Center |
- easy to moderate - restrooms |
| Mesa Lakes Lodge area |
- easy to moderate - restrooms |
| Jumbo Lakes area |
- easy - restrooms |
| Skyway Point |
- easy |
| Powderhorn |
- easy - restrooms |
| I-70 pullout |
- east - interpretation |
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Q:
WHAT IS THE BIG BROWN ANIMAL SUNNING ITSELF ON THE ROCKS?
A:
That is a YELLOW-BELLIED MARMOT, the largest in the squirrel
species.
You will find additional information on the website – point to the INTERPETATION
tab then scroll down and click on the WILDLIFE button.
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Q: WHY DON'T I SEE ANY DEER, ELK OR
MOOSE?
A: Wildlife are usually most active at dusk and dawn.
That is the best time to see them and watch for them on the road. The animals are not accustomed to people and tend to stay away from areas with a lot
of activity. However, drive careful they tend to show up when you least expect them, maybe around the next bend…
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Q:
DO I NEED A PERMIT TO USE MY ATV ON THE TRAILS?
A:
Yes, you get usually get permits at the local Sportsman Shops State Parks and the Lodges on Grand Mesa carry them. Please observe the rules
while you enjoy your ride and leave the area beautiful and pristine for the next visitor.
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