Grizzly Lake Trail
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails, Beaches, Lakes, Rivers, Sports & Recreation
Day Trip
Sports & Recreation, Outdoors, Photography
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Grizzly Lake Trail
Fishing, camping and hiking
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Highway 82 (ten miles east of Aspen) Aspen, CO 81611 |
+1 970 925 3445 |
Description
This hike offers a true sense of backcountry wilderness without having to spend an entire day trying to get there. The 3.6 mile-hike gains less than 2,000 feet in elevation and takes only five hours round trip. Camping is allowed around Grizzly Lake, but because of the fragile tundra-like setting, it is best advised to camp down the trail under timberline. Cutthroat trout provide good fishing action. Follow Highway 82 10 miles east out of Aspen. Turn right on unpaved Lincoln Creek Road and follow it 6.1 miles to the Grizzly Creek Reservoir. The trailhead is on the left.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: Jun-Sep: 24 hrsNotes: Jun-Sep: 24 hours daily - winter for xc skiing.
Visit Time: Half day(4hr)-Full day(8hr)
Best Time to Visit: Summer and fall for hiking, winter and spring for XC-skiing.
Why Best: Trail clear of snow or good for skiing.
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: Take a picnic lunch to enjoy at the lake.
Price: Free
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: Bring adequate clothing for rain and cold.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Motorbike/Scooter
Parking Availability: Yes
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