Crag Crest Trail
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Crag Crest Trail
USDA Forest Service
Backcountry Trail
- Length
10.3 miles
- Elevation Gain
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- Route Type
out & back
- Length
10.3 miles - Elevation Gain
-- - Route Type
out & back
The Crag Crest Trail #711 is a designated National Recreation Trail and is restricted to foot travel except for the first 1.5 miles of trail from the West Trailhead.
Location: Grand Mesa, at Island Lake trailhead in Grand Mesa National Forest, c.20 miles north of Delta on State Route 65.
- States: Colorado
- Counties: Delta
This section, which connects the West Trailhead with the Cottonwood Trailhead, is also open to horses. This trail has become popular because it offers many scenic vistas and a unique display of geologic history. It connects Island Lake with Eggleston Lake, however, this may be extended to a circular hike by returning to the original trailhead on the Crag Crest Lower Loop Trail #711.1A. The trail rises steeply to the crest from the East Trailhead, and more gradually from the West Trailhead. Some sections along the top portion of the crest are narrow with drop-offs on both sides. Due to the high elevation of this trail, travel is often hampered by snow drifts until early July.
Accessibility Information
No text provided.
Allowed Uses:
Bicycling Dogs, on leash Equestrian Hiking/Walking Snow, cross-country skiingOther Activities
- Snow, snow play general
Public Contact
US Forest Service2777 Crossroads Blvd.
Grand Junction, CO 81506
[email protected] • (970) 242-8211
Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.
More Details
- Elevation (low): 10200
- Elevation (high): 11200
- Elevation (cumulative): --
- Part of a Trail System? No
- Surface (primary): Soil
- Surfaces (additional): Soil
- Tread Width (average): 24"
- Tread Width (minimum): --
- Running length (minimum): --
- Tread Grade (average, percent): 3
- Tread Grade (maximum): 9
- Running length (maximum): --
- Cross-slope (average, percent): --
- Cross-slope (maximum): --
- Running length (maximum): --
- Certified as an NRT
Mar 13, 1978