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Montrose, Colorado
Population: 15,479
Located in Montrose County
Montrose, Colorado
Strategically located in the center of the Uncompahgre Valley on the Western Slope of Colorado, Montrose County is the kind of Colorado people dream about. The Colorado Rockies lie directly east, the spires of the San Juans sparkle just 25 miles south, the largest flat-top mountain in the world looms 40 miles to the north, while the world renowned hunting grounds of the Uncompahgre Plateau frame the western sunset. Montrose lies at an elevation of 5,794 feet above sea level, its mild summers and winters with minimal snow accumulation in the area of the city, make it a great four season playground.
The city offers many adventures, scenic wonders and outdoor activities to fill your day. From the Black Canyon National Monument?s shear granite walls, to the lakes, streams, and primitive back roads of the San Juan's and the Uncompahgre Plateau, you?ll discover a variety of exciting activities fill your day. Rafting, hiking, biking, 4-wheeling, skiing, and fine dining are all available to you to quench your thirst for adventure.
Ouray Colorado is located about 40 minutes south of Montrose via US Hwy 550. Ouray has the nickname of "Switzerland of America" owing to the grandeur of the peaks surrounding the mountain town. Ouray was founded in 1876 (the same year Colorado became a state) as a mining town and still maintains the flavor of late 19th Century architecture.
Grand Mesa is located about 45 minutes north of Montrose. It is the largest flattop mountain in the United States with innumerable lakes for fishing, many hiking and snowmobile trails as well as campgrounds and the Powderhorn ski area.
Source: montrose-colo.com and visitmontrose.net
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