Granby, Mountain town in Grand County, Colorado, United States
Granby stands at an elevation of 2,428 meters in the Fraser River valley, surrounded by mountains and natural waterways of Grand County.
The town emerged in 1904 along the Denver, Northwestern & Pacific Railway route and received its name from Denver lawyer Granby Hillyer.
Local families maintain ranching traditions that originated from the first settlers who claimed land under the Homestead Act of 1862.
The California Zephyr train service connects Granby to major cities, while the Granby-Grand County Airport accommodates regional aviation traffic.
The town experiences substantial annual snowfall exceeding 128 inches, creating winter conditions that shape the local lifestyle and activities.
Location: Grand County
Inception: 1904
Elevation above the sea: 2,428 m
Website: http://www.granbychamber.com
Website: http://granbychamber.com
GPS coordinates: 40.08333,-105.93833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:30
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Grand Lake
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Middle Park
3.2 km
Colorado-Big Thompson Project
10.6 km
Shadow Mountain Lake
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Granby Dam
9.4 km
Arapaho National Recreation Area
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Grand Lake Lodge
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Arapaho Glacier
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North Arapaho Peak
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Byers Peak Wilderness
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Byers Canyon
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Lone Eagle Peak
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Williams Fork Reservoir
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Mount Audubon
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East Inlet Trail
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Mount Neva
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Fair Glacier
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Shadow Mountain Trail
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Kauffman House
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North Inlet Trail
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Cozens Ranch House
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Tonahutu Creek Trail
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Bluebird Lake
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Adams Falls
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