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. 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. <br />
The trail is a 6.64 mile route which connects Island Lake with Eggleston Lake, however, this may be extended to a 10 mile circular hike by returning to the original trailhead on the Crag Crest Lower Loop Trail #711.1. 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.
From Montrose: Drive West on US Highway 50 for 20 miles to Delta. Bear right onto Colorado <br />Highway 92. Drive for 4 miles on CO 92 before turning left onto Co 65, following signs for the <br />Grand Mesa. Continue past Cedaredge and start heading up the Mesa. At about 54 miles you will <br />reach the Vistor Center on your right. Park there.
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