Discover the Majestic Grand Mesa Scenic Byway

Getting There

• Bicycle

  From downtown Grand Junction, start at Main Street and head east towards 1st Street. Turn right on 1st Street and continue until you reach the intersection with the Riverfront Trail. Follow the Riverfront Trail east along the Colorado River, enjoying the scenic views. After approximately 4 miles, merge onto CO-65 N toward Palisade. Continue to follow CO-65 N for about 12 miles. As you approach Palisade, keep an eye out for signs pointing to the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway. The sign is located at the intersection of CO-65 and the scenic byway. This route is approximately 16 miles and will take around 1 hour by bike.

• Public Transit

  Begin your journey at the Grand Junction Amtrak station. Take the Grand Valley Transit Route 1 bus towards the Mesa Mall. Alight at the Mesa Mall and transfer to Route 8, which heads towards Palisade. Ride the bus for about 30 minutes until you reach the Palisade stop. From there, walk north along CO-65 for about 1 mile, and you will see the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway sign at the intersection of CO-65 and the scenic byway. This journey will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, including wait times.

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Grand Junction, head east on Main Street until you reach the Colorado River. Cross the river via the pedestrian bridge and follow the Riverfront Trail east. After about 4 miles, you will reach the intersection with CO-65 N. Follow CO-65 N for about 12 miles on foot. This route is quite long for walking and is approximately 16 miles total, so it is recommended only for those who are very fit. This journey will take several hours, so plan accordingly.