Montrose Colorado

2007 marks Montrose, Colorado's 125th year anniversary as an ideal Rocky Mountain outpost for outdoor enthusiasts. Located in southwestern Colorado, a visit to Montrose means ready access to Black Canyon National Park and its scenic mountains, mesas, canyons, valleys, lakes and rivers. Montrose, co proves an ideal backdrop for any backpacker, biker, boater, skier, fisherman or anyone just looking to have fun outside.

The Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains is home to Montrose, Colorado; a place for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy beautiful Black Canyon National Park as well as the relaxed atmosphere of a laid-back mountain town. Montrose is located directly east of the Colorado Rockies in the center of the Uncompahgre Valley. With the San Juan's just 25 miles to the south and the largest flattop mountain in the world 40 miles to the north, Montrose is surrounded by scenery. Although, Denver is just 260 miles to the northwest via U.S. Highways 50 and 550, there is also the Montrose Regional Airport, making the trip a little easier. (109) Montrose, co boasts 227 to 274 days of sunshine a year and is almost always open for recreation. With a population of over 30,000, Montrose offers something for everyone. Included in the list of attractions? Beyond playing in Black Canyon, visitors will enjoy everything to antiquing and an aquatic center to a thrilling skate park. Visit Montrose for all that Colorado has to offer and more.