Hiking

Grand Mesa Discovery Trail. This trail is a great beginning hike for kids and adults attempting to acclimate themselves to the altitude—and the slow-paced attitude—of the mesa. Pick up a brochure at the visitor center for information on the landscape. The gently sloping 20-minute trail offers a taste of what to expect on longer hikes. Trailhead: Grand Mesa visitor center, near intersection of Hwy. 65 and Trickel Park Rd., Colorado, 81413.