Grand Mesa

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Nordic Skiing – Grand Mesa - Ward Lake Nordic Trails

Cross Country ski tour at the Ward Lake Trails. We can do a 4 to 5 mile loop starting with Staircase to Skinned Horse working our way around to the Wild Trail.

  • Sat, Dec 21, 2024
  • Western Slope
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 400 ft
  • Pace: 2 mph

Update 12/18/2024

We will ski out and back on the groomed Ward trail which is a nice trek through the trees with some short ascents and descents.    We may do a short spur on the Skinned Horse Trail if the group wants to get off the groomed path for a short time.

The GMNC web site has trail maps and current conditions along with donation information.

Meet at the Ward Lake Trailhead at 10:00 am.     Carpools from Montrose and Grand Junction will be arranged prior to the trip.

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