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| Grizzly Lake Trail |
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Time, Round Trip:
4 - 5 Hours
Recommended Season:
Summer to Fall
USGS Maps:
Independence Pass
Usage:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
10,560 Feet
Ending Elevation:
12,520 Feet
Trail Number:
1,990
Elevation Gain:
1,960 Feet
Difficulty:
Moderate
Length, One-way:
3.6 Miles
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - September
From Aspen, Drive 10 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82 to Lincoln Creek Road. Turn right and drive 6.1 miles on Lincoln Creek Road to Grizzly Creek Reservoir. The trailhead is on the left just after the reservoir, but before Portal Campground.
Location Information
This is a moderate climb with fair fishing at the lake. There is limited camping (stoves ONLY) at the lake due to the fragile alpine tundra, it's recommended that you camp below the timberline. The trail follows Grizzly Creek, ascending through spruce forest for the first 2 miles. The trail is moderate until the last 3/4 miles, where it becomes steep. The lake is not visible until you climb the last steep section. Early in the summer the last portion may still have snow.
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