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2630 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

The first few miles along Plateau Creek are winding and colorful with steep canyon walls on the sides and lush vegetation by the creek. As you climb up towards Mesa, you will pass through ranch country and a ski area before climbing up into the forest of mountain mahogany, gamble oak, and aspen (which all lose their leaves in the fall) and the conifers like pine, spruce, and fir. There are a number of pulloff view areas on the climb to the mesa above. This area is notorious for having deer pop out of the trees, so stay alert.

A stop at top at the visitor center is worthwhile. On the way down (now to the south) you will pass one pretty good view area on the right overlooking the town of Cedaredge and beyond to the San Juan Mountains some 50 miles away. They are apt to have snow on the peaks much of the time.

The temperature on top is usually 20 degrees cooler than the valley all times, so bring a jacket.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Still a great road to ride. Plenty of views. This is an annual Labor Day ride with friends. However, the road does have some issues now so be careful.

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

The Group I ride with make this trip several times a year. To add to this trip, make a loop out of it by turning and heading back to the west to Delta then Grand Junction, or turning East and heading over MCclure pas to Redstone and Carbondale to I-70, wich is the route that I reccomend as it will take you down the Crystal River and its many water falls. If you are interested in making this ride with a group of fun, non drinking folks Call 970-379-5114Ps. A camera is a must!!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

Rode this back in 2006, I have it on my list for a future ride

100 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

I rode this route on Oct 5, 2017 with my father as part of an annual "Father Son motorcycle trip." The route was only ranked 21 of 65 in Colorado at the time and by the fact that when you are approaching the route (from the south at the intersection of 92 and 65) it looks pretty desolate. DON'T BE FOOLED BY THAT!!! This is a gorgouse route with fantastic scenic diversity ... you drive through mountain climbing switch backs through breathtaking fall foliage (if you time it right ... late Sep through Mid Oct would probably do it most years) and up to the mesa which has lush alpine scenery (dark green forests, pristine lakes and rivers), and great great views of the low lying areas around the mesa. Then the northern route (after you descend from the mesa and keep heading northwest towards Grand Junction) offers you incredible canyon riding along high cliff walls on one side and a beautiful flowing river on the other all topped off with what looked to be brand new pavement (had to be done in 2017 or 2016 at the latest) and little traffic. This is a SOLID 5 STAR ROUTE!!

0 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

i live in grand junction, this is a must do 6 or 8 times a year

33 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Cruiser

25 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

Grand Mesa is a unique ride. The top of the mesa is literally its own ecosystem with amazing wildlife and some absolutely breathtaking vistas.

50 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

This route takes you over the Grand Mesa which reaches over 10,000 feet and that in itself is worth the trip. Depending on when you ride it the weather variations can be great, very cool jacket weather at the top of the mesa and mid-summer can be pretty hot in the lower areas.

145 McR Points

Motorcycle Type :

did the 550 after this...great ride

12 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Sport - Touring

Wonderful Ride

85 McR Points

Motorcycle Type : Touring

north end of the route is the best, rode it back in 2017 so my memory is a little weak on it overall