- The Grand Mesa National Forest encompasses the Grand Mesa,
which is one of the world's largest flattop mountains and has an
average elevation of 10,000 feet. It is dotted with over 300
alpine lakes and reservoirs. The Uncompahgre National Forest
includes the Uncompahgre Plateau, portions of the San Juan
Mountains and three wilderness areas. The Uncompahgre Plateau
rises to 10,000 feet and water draining from the top has cut
gorges and canyons along the sides of the plateau. The San Juan
Mountain Range, within the region, contains four peaks over
14,000 feet and another 100 peaks over 13,000 feet in elevation.
It includes the Uncompahgre, Mount Sneffels and Lizard Head
Wilderness Areas. Telluride Ski Area offers downhill skiing
opportunities. The Gunnison National Forest encompasses part of
Colorado's central Rockies and includes two peaks over 14,000
feet, as well as 20 peaks over 13,000 feet in elevation. The La
Garita, Collegiate Peaks, Fossil Ridge, Maroon Bells-Snowmass,
Raggeds and West Elk Wildernesse