Grizzly Lake
This popular and accessible trail leads up the meadow-filled valley of Grizzly Creek, ending high in a barren cirque that bears Grizzly Lake. The hike begins with a steady climb through spruce forest, following a broad avenue of roots and rocks that winds upward through the timber. Soon the trail starts zigzagging to compensate for the steepening slopes. After a steady climb, the trail runs east into the valley of Grizzly Creek. The trees draw back onto the neighboring slopes, and the trail wanders across grassy meadows. A stately rank of granite summits rises ahead, while a backward glance reveals the peaks beyond Lincoln Creek. Stick with the upper trail as the valley bends southward, and soon a jagged cockscomb can be seen ahead, rising from the ridgetop like a set of broken teeth.
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| Activity | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Nearby City | Aspen |
| Length | 7.2 mi |
| Elevation Gain | 1,960 ft |
| Skill Level | Moderately strenuous |
| Season | Early July to mid-October |
| Trailhead Elevation | 10,550 ft |
| Top Elevation | 12,540 ft |
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