Trip
Hiking – Grand Mesa - Anderson Reservoir
This is an out and back, 6 mile hike, with minimal elevation gain and zero shade. It leads to a familiar reservoir but we will be starting at a different trailhead: Deep Creek #709 at Raben Cow Camp off of Lands End Road. This trail meanders through a meadow until we get to Anderson Reservoir #2 where we will gather for lunch in the trees. Tailgating at the end of the hike will be your reward for driving up on Labor Day Weekend. Bring a drink of your choice. The leader will provide chocolate cake and an ice chest for your drink.
Contacts
- Sun, Sep 6, 2026
- Western Slope
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 388 ft
- High Point Elevation: 10,200 ft
- Pace: 2.5
- 5 (9 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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Meet at 9:30 at the trailhead Deep Creek #709 at Rabin Cow Camp off of Lands End Road on the Grand Mesa. There is a parking lot next to an old cabin at Rabin Cow Camp.
For those coming from GJ, meet at the Doubletree Hotel off of Horizon at 8:15. For those coming from Montrose, carpooling information will be provided at a later date. The leader will be camping at Vega State Park and will meet the carpooling groups at the trailhead.
Required Equipment
Don't forget your hat, rain jacket, water, lunch, (and drink for the cake). .