Scales Lake Road
Grand Mesa National Forest, Mesa County, CO
Out-and-back trail in Grand Mesa National Forest, Mesa County, CO. Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 3.7 mi (6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 141 ft (43 m)
- Est. Time
- 50 min
- High point
- 10,804 ft (3,293 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Questions about Scales Lake Road
How long is Scales Lake Road?
Scales Lake Road is 3.7 mi (6 km) long. Most people take about 50 min. It climbs 141 ft (43 m) in total, up to a high point of 10,804 ft (3,293 m).
How hard is Scales Lake Road?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Is Scales Lake Road shaded?
Mostly shaded (78% under trees).
What can you do on Scales Lake Road?
Best for Cross-country skiing. Surface: paved.
Is this a good week for Scales Lake Road?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- WinterStart 5K Grand Mesa National Forest · Moderate · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
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- Snowshoe Loop Grand Mesa National Forest · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.5 km)
- County Line Grand Mesa Connector Grand Mesa National Forest · Easy · 1 mi (1.5 km)
- Skyway Skuffle Grand Mesa National Forest · Moderate · 4.2 mi (6.7 km)
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