Grouse Road

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4.8/5 (10 reviews)
Divide, Colorado (Teller County)
Last Updated: 06/16/2023

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Highlights

Deep in Pike National Forest, Grouse Road offers a versatile off-roading experience through Colorado's wilderness as the trail winds through dense forests and open meadows. Along the way, it presents engaging challenges with steep inclines and rutted patches. However, the true highlight is the awe-inspiring views of the landscape, with the top of Pikes Peak peaking out majestically on the horizon. With its serene escape and thrilling adventure blend, Grouse Road is a testament to Colorado's adventurous spirit and natural beauty, making it a must-visit for off-roading enthusiasts.


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Trail Reviews

4.8/5 (10)
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Visited: 07/08/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fun trail, I started at 10 and made it though in a mostly stock YJ with 31" tires. A few spots were harder than I thought they would be, but nothing major. Would definitely suggest it to a beginner looking for an adventure.
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127550
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Visited: 09/11/2022

I was out here today to check on the trail after getting reports that this trail had some severe washouts. Looks like the Forest Service was in the area this week filling in the problems. I will be adjusting the rating up to a 3 on the high end but the problems from previous reports have been fixed.
Trail Review: Grouse Road - JD Marshall
Trail Review: Grouse Road - JD Marshall
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10300
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Rated 4/5
Visited: 08/18/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Creek was running high, probably about a foot or so deep. This trail was also hit hard by the recent monsoons, uncovering more roots, rocks and creating deep washouts in places. Southern end was pretty wet with deep puddles and was banked pretty bad, which made driving annoying at times. The steep and loose hill climb after WP2 while avoiding the washouts was the most fun for me. All in all it was a decent drive through the woods with a little bit of everything to keep it interesting.
Trail Review: Grouse Road - Ray
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/27/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

I wish I took pictures of what I went through on this. It was hard. Maybe it is my lack of experience, or the size of my vehicle. If this was the road I was on, it dumps out on Blossom Road, that then leads to 24. We started off on 357, then got onto 354. Maybe I was on one of the offshoots of 354 ( have spent the morning reviewing maps, and I am pretty sure this was what we did, and in the dark, long story), but there were steep parts, narrow parts, tree toots and rutted parts (some parts were all 4 of these) It dropped down into the valley where Rule Creek is, you crossed over the creek (bottom was solid and easy to cross), then you had to go around a boulder in the road...carefully (the first of many careful corners for me), depending on the size of your vehicle. Up and out of the valley was steep, narrow and curvy. Great sense of accomplishment, glad I didn't scratch anything or dent anything. I did it in a 2016 Land Rover Range Rover, mostly in it's rock climbing mode with KO2 275/55/20 tires. For my first offroad adventure in it and in a long time, it performed admirably.
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1800
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/27/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Fun Trail, we used it to get out of the rule creek spurs. It was a little more complicated than expected from the ratings. To me harder than rule creek spurs. 3rd gen taco with a 3in lift stock everything else.

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