Grizzly Lake

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4.9/5 (29 reviews)
Johnson Village, Colorado (Chaffee County)
Last Updated: 11/01/2023

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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.

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Trail Reviews

4.9/5 (29)
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137550
Impassable
Visited: 10/29/2023

Recent snow storms have blanketed the trail creating dangerous driving conditions and rendering the trail impassable.
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38700
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/15/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

One last trip for 23’. Super nice day, no wind and no other people around.
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
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38700
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 07/02/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Fully open without snow impacting the road anywhere. We worked on draining the avy field near the end.
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
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38700
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 06/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

The trail is open for summer! You will need to navigate 4 avy snow fields but you can get to the lake!
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
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38700
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.
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty
Trail Review: Grizzly Lake - Marcus Trusty

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