Founded: 1874
Population: 14,615
Explore Grand County, Colorado and see what the true Rocky Mountain experience is all about. Located 67 miles northwest of Denver, Grand County covers 1,854 square miles, larger than the state of Rhode Island, and consist of meadows, river valleys and mountains. Home to wide-open spaces, breathtaking mountain scenery and authentic Old West towns. Outdoor recreational activities include golfing, boating, fishing, biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, sleigh riding and tubing. The area features more than 600 miles of mapped and marked trails, one national park, two national forests, two wilderness areas, two national scenic byways, two major ski resorts, five world-class dude ranches and four mountain golf courses. Grand County’s extensive water network includes Colorado’s largest natural lake, 1,000 miles of streams, 1,000 acres of highmountain lakes and 11,000 acres of reservoirs.