Grizzly Lake

Total Miles
2.6

Elevation

3,415.82 ft

Duration

1 Hours

Technical Rating

Difficult

Best Time

Summer, Fall

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.

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

Status Reports

Ben Vandenbark

Jul 24, 2023

1996 Toyota 4Runner

Open

Dusty

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.