Grizzly Creek Trailhead - Glenwood Springs, CO, USA
N 39° 33.684 W 107° 14.980
13S E 306736 N 4381495
Grizzly Creek Trail is a popular local trail for cross country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking in the Glenwood Springs area, situated within a deep canyon with steep rock walls and large creek running along the path.
Waymark Code: WMG5FE
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2013
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"The Grizzly Creek Trail is open to hiking, backcountry skiing, horseback riding and mountain biking. It is closed to motorized vehicles. Pets on leashes are welcome, but no camping or fires are allowed within the first half-mile of the trail head." (
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"Grizzly Creek Canyon is one of the largest side canyons within Glenwood Canyon and home of one of the most popular trails for hiking. The creek itself is a significant perennial drainage and is the main water source for the town of Glenwood Springs. What isn’t used for Glenwood’s tap water empties into the Colorado River shortly after crossing underneath a lofty I-70 bridge.
The Grizzly Creek Trail is one of the most popular hiking routes in Glenwood Canyon. The four mile trail starts at a small parking lot on the north side of I-70 and follows the creek up to the diversion intake for the town water supply. The trail is good for most of the route, though it does get steep in places. The climb starts at 5,910’ elevation at the trailhead and climbs just under 2,000’ to about 7,818’ at the diversion intake.
Grizzly Creek is located off I-70 in Glenwood Canyon 5 miles east of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It is found off the Grizzly Creek Exit (Exit 121). The trailhead itself if on the eastern side of the recreation area at the Grizzly exit. The best parking lot is found by turning north just east of where the road crosses the creek into a smaller, more hidden parking area." (
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The Grizzly Creek Trail is a U.S. Forest Service Trail, located in the White River National Forest. Camping is allowed beyond the first 1/2 mile of the trail and the trail is therefore accessible 24/7.