Grizzly Lake
Grizzly Lake (Buena Vista, CO)
Grizzly Lake is a short spur trail off the the main Hancock Road near St. Elmo. While most of the trail is not difficult, there is a ledge at the beginning of the trail that will require a modified vehicle to get over it. I managed to get myself high-centered on this ledge and had to winch up it.
After this first ledge there is a steep narrow shelf road of loose rocks that climbs into Grizzly Gulch. There are very few, if any, places to pass another vehicle in this section, so make sure there are no vehicles coming the other direction before you head up. Once you are past this steep climb, the trails levels out and becomes easier with many more places to pass other vehicles.
Eventually you will reach Grizzly Lake which is very picturesque with the mountains in the background. This is pure Colorado scenery! There are a few camp spots near the lake, and even though I do not fish, I have heard that the fishing is pretty good as well. Remember, you need to return the way that you came.
Please feel free to leave your comments and post your pictures from Grizzly Lake below.
Grizzly Lake KML Track
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