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Montrose,CO 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. Rafting, hiking, biking, 4-wheeling, skiing, and fine dining are all available to you to quench your thirst for adventure.

Montrose was incorporated on May 2, 1882 and named after Sir Walter Scott's Legend of Montrose. The Denver & Rio Grande railroad building west toward Grand Junction reached Montrose later in 1882 and Montrose became an important regional shipping center with a branch railroad line serving the mineral rich San Juan Mountains to the south.

In 1909 the Gunnison Tunnel opened providing irrigation water from the Gunnison River in the Black Canyon to Uncompahgre Valley helping turn Montrose into an agricultural hub as well.

Today Montrose serves as gateway to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east of town, and winter transportation hub to ski areas of the San Juan Mountains to the south. Montrose Regional Airport serves the Montrose area with regional service to Denver. As the nearest major airport to the ski areas around Telluride, Montrose sees heavy seasonal service. Montrose continues to expand from the small town image incorporating a new shopping mall, restaurants, and an array of golf courses.

Higher education is provided by Mesa State College Montrose campus (an hour South of Grand Junction's campus).

Explore Montrose, CO:
Montrose Botanic Gardens
City of Montrose
Montrose Visitor Information
Montrose Daily Press
Montrose Trails
Elk Mountain Resort


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