Grizzly Lake

4.9/5 (23 reviews)
Johnson Village, Colorado (Chaffee County)
Last Updated: 05/21/2023

Trail Information

Highlights

Grizzly Lake is a difficult rock crawling trail that takes you over one demanding challenge at the start to steal your attention, and then never gives that attention back till the trail run is over. This trail combines all aspects of rock crawling into less than 3 miles. With ledge climbs, water crossings, shelf roads, off camber leans, and tight squeezes between trees, the trail finally rewards you for your courage by providing epic Rocky Mountain views at its ending point. Bring your camera, bring your fishing rod, but most importantly, bring a well equipped vehicle as the trek to Grizzly Lake is certainly an adventurous one.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (25)
Official Crew
32550
Partially Open
Visited: 05/21/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Open for 1.5 miles to just before waypoint 5. Deep snow is not passable at that point.
Official Crew
32550
Partially Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 05/09/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Deep snow still present right after the gatekeeper obstacle. Going to be a few weeks before more of the trail is accessible.
Official Crew
32550
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/20/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Beautiful October day. Some trail work before winter. Secured a log to hold the road up at waypoint 4 so it’s not as dangerous as before and drained the avalanche field ruts just before the lake parking lot.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/31/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Started in the rain and the trail was tough! Had to winch over the gate keeper. Rubicon on 35’s. Aired down to 16 lbs and that seemed to help. Lots of mud at the top and only 2 campsites. Very fun for us but not for our rock rails….
Open
Rated 4/5
Visited: 07/30/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Adrenaline and back pain lol! The wall was a formidable obstacle that I had to winch up along with many from our group. After this it doesn’t give back your attention! The steep shelf section above the wall was exciting. Lots of off camber and steep drops allows no mistakes. Making it to grizzly lake makes it worth the drive. Not a long trail but takes more time than you think!

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