Grizzly Lake #1990

Facility · Colorado ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

White River National Forest (NF) · Open Access

10,594 ft
Elevation

The trail follows Grizzly Creek and ascends steeply for the first 1/2 of a milethrough a series of switchbacks. The next 1 1/2 miles are a gradual ascent through alternating pine and fir forests and wildflower meadows. A stream crossing beyond the last meadow can easily be negotiated except during spring runoff. For the next 1 1/2 miles, the trail ascends a steep rocky shelf then winds through alpine tundra toward a long hillside traverse which ends on aknoll hiding Grizzly Lake just ahead.

Getting there

Drive 11 miles east of Aspen on Highway 82 to Lincoln Creek Road. Turn right and drive 6.1 miles on Lincoln Creek Road to Grizzly Reservoir. The trailhead is on the left just after the reservoir, but before Portal Campground. Although a 4WD vehicle is not necessary, high clearance is a must.

39.07806, -106.61167 · 39°4'41.0"N 106°36'42.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.03.03.34.02.41.22.01.91.92.32.82.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Grizzly Lake #1990

Can you reserve a site at Grizzly Lake #1990?
No. Grizzly Lake #1990 is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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