Even though the Grand Valley is located on our state’s Western Slope, Colorado’s mountain peaks are not very far away. While some may be easier to see than others, Grand Junction is a surprising home base for scouting nearby peaks. Keep scrolling to take a closer look at a few of the tallest peaks around Grand Junction, and find out how to make your way to the top of each one. The Tallest Peaks Around Grand Junction — And How to Reach Them Check out some of Western Colorado’s popular peaks that you can see from Grand Junction, or from on top of the Grand Mesa. Thankfully, we enjoy so many blue-sky days on the Western Slope; enjoying the mountains around Grand Junction is usually pretty easy.