Delta County and Cedaredge Information

The beautiful view above is of part of the Surface Creek Valley and the charming town of Cedaredge, photographed from the top of one of the mesas (or "flat-topped mountains")that surround the valley. In the background looms the largest of those mesas, called the "Grand Mesa", which magnificently watches over this peaceful mountain valley. The Grand Mesa is 10,000 feet high and thirty miles long, making it the largest flat top mountain in the world! It is lush with many thick stands of tall aspen and pine trees and over 300 lakes! The mild climate of the valley below makes it the ideal place for it's abundant Cherry, Apricot, Pear and Apple orchards, vineyards and horse ranches.

More Cedaredge and Delta County Area Information

Long time residents of our area of Colorado call the Surface Creek Valley "The Banana Belt." This Mountain Valley Paradise derives its reputation from the mild weather in the area. Old Papa Sun is a regular here, creating an area ideal for the Agricultural and Fruit industries. The Cedaredge and Eckert areas of the Surface Creek Valley are home to beautiful Horse Ranches, Mini-Farms and Orchards full of delicious Apples, Peaches, Apricots, Cherries and Pears. The lower Gunnison Valley areas around Delta and Montrose are home to row crops of Onions, Corn, Beans, and, of late, Lettuce, Broccoli and Cauliflower have flourished. In the last few years a new crop has made inroads into the area, wine grapes, which find the climate here "just right." Wines with the Cedaredge label are starting to show up around the country.

North from the Cedaredge area, it's "uphill." The Grand Mesa overlooks the Surface Creek Valley. The World's largest flat top mountain, at a little over 10,000 feet high and 30 miles long, is truly a treasure. Hundreds of Trout-filled lakes dot the top of "The Mesa." This Mountain was called "Thunder Mountain" by the first area residents, the Mountain Ute Indians, due to the almost daily brief rain storms passing over the mountain in the summer time. The winter season finds the top of the Mesa a Sportsman's Paradise, with Powderhorn Ski Resort, along with hundreds of miles of snowmobile and cross country ski trails, in 10 to 15 feet of snow.

Just 20 minutes drive down to Cedaredge, at an elevation of 6200 feet, the few snow storms we have a year are usually melted by noon the next day. The mild climate of Cedaredge, due to its ideal location on the Sunny South Slope of the Grand Mesa, will see 15 to 30 inches of snow a year, with an annual rainfall of 5 to 8 inches.

The Surface Creek Valley is only about an hour from Grand Junction which has major shopping, restaurants, and a regional airport. The city of Montrose and the Telluride Ski Area are also close by.

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Town of Cedaredge and Surrounding Area

Cedaredge with the Grand Mesa in the background.	Main Street Gallery in Cedaredge.
Coalby Canyon in the Cedaredge Area.	Horse Ranch in Cedaredge.
Deer Creek Golf Course in Cedaredge.	A local fruitgrower's charming country store.
Hart's Basin (or Fruitgrower's Reservoir, as the locals call it) and the valley beyond. Located five miles south of Cedaredge.

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Photos of the Grand Mesa.

A stream on Grand Mesa.	Views on the north side of the Grand Mesa.
Just one of the hundreds of lakes on Grand Mesa.	Top of Grand Mesa Winter Scene - Fantastic Cross-Country Skiing!
Grand Mesa at the beginning of autumn.	Grand Mesa in the middle of autumn.
Views on north side of Grand Mesa, looking toward Powderhorn Ski Area.	Great sledding hill on Grand Mesa.

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These photos are within a day-trip of Cedaredge, or take the tent and sleeping bag along and ENJOY!

The San Juan Mountain Range, near Ouray, Colorado in its Fall glory.	Crawford State Park Recreation Area has Fishing, Water Sports and full service RV hookup Camping.
The Ragged Mountain Range, east of Paonia, Colorado has large wilderness areas and some of the best deer and elk hunting in Colorado.	Lake San Cristobal, near Lake City, Colorado is a high mountain lake with all of the recreation amenities. This part of the state was opened up by the Gold Miners around the turn of the century (the 1900's). Before that about all that could be found here was elk and bears; BIG bears!
Visit the Railroad that runs from Durango to Silverton.

Delta County Real Estate Sales Graphs for 2005

		Number of Transactions of Homes in the Cedaredge Area
		Volume of Homes Sold in the Cedaredge Area

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