Grizzly Lake

Total Miles
2.6

Technical Rating

8

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

Trail Type

High-Clearance 4x4 Trail

Accessible By

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Grizzly Lake
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Trail Overview

Picturesque mountain ride to Grizzly Lake with great fishing. Limited camping near the lake, so plan ahead. This is a challenging trail for ATVs and short wheel-based vehicles, especially at the obstacle near the beginning, which may draw spectators.

Photos of Grizzly Lake

Grizzly Lake
Grizzly Lake

Difficulty

Difficult. The toughest part of this trail is at the beginning where you must go over a very difficult rock obstacle immediately after a stream crossing. Do not attempt to make new routes around this spot. After the obstacle, a steep, loose-rock shelf road continues to be difficult a short distance. After that, the trail is mostly moderate with a few marginally difficult spots.

Technical Rating

8

Status Reports

Gabe Owners
Jul 01, 2025
4x4
Open
Open and clear. Gate keeper significantly more dug out than previous years. Saw a bunch of sissy rock stacking to get up instead of just wheeling the obstacle. Unfortunately this trail is ❌CLOSED TO SIDE BY SIDES❌
Rora Offroad
Jun 13, 2025
2022 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Normal
The trail is in its normal condition. The gatekeeper is still the reason for the high trail rating. The rest of the trail is clear and free of debris all the way to the lake. No snow, very little moisture, or mud.
Clay Brubaker
Jun 08, 2025
1997 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Muddy/Wet
No snow on the trailer all the way to the lake. The lake is completely open, no ice. Some water running down the trail in spots and a few water holes.
Brahn Glasnapp
Jul 28, 2024
1994 Ford Bronco
Open
Rough/Deteriorated

Access Description

From Johnson Village, head south on Hwy. 285 about 6 miles. Just past Nathrop, turn right on C.R. 162. Go west 15.4 miles to parking area (with toilet) on left. Immediately after parking area, bear left on C.R. 295. Go 0.2 mile and watch for small road on left (unmarked F.S. 296) . A private drive next to trail entrance usually has 'Keep Out' sign and chain across drive. Enter trail immediately left of sign.

Grizzly Lake Map

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