Grizzly Peak

Overview

Grizzly Peak from near Loveland Pass | yorksman

Barely missing the list of the 300 highest peaks in Colorado, Grizzly Peak is a popular winter outing for residents of the Front Range. This mountain sits high and proud along the Continental Divide, along the border of Summit County and Clear Creek County, barring the way from Loveland Pass to twin fourteeners Torreys Peak and Grays Peak. The mountain rises ruggedly above Chihuahua Lake and forms a dramatic backdrop to those approaching Arapahoe Basin Ski Area along Hwy 6.

Rank: 302^nd highest peak in Colorado
Prominence: 847 feet
USGS Quad: Grays Peak
Planning Map: Trails Illustrated #104 Idaho Springs | Georgetown | Loveland Pass

Rank & Prominence: Lists of John

Ski descent route | Coloradoclimber

Chihuahua Lake below Grizzly | gimpilator

Getting There

Grizzly Peak from Loveland Pass | yorkman

LOVELAND PASS (Standard Route)
From the East:Drive west on Interstate 70. As you approach the Eisenhower Tunnel, take the exit for Loveland Pass. The exit channels you under the highway. Go right and take Highway 6 past the Loveland Ski Area and follow the road to the top of Loveland Pass and park.

From the West:Take I-70 through the Eisenhower Tunnel. Just beyond the tunnel, take the Loveland Pass exit, make a hard right, passing the Loveland Ski Area entrance and go to the top of Loveland Pass and park. You can also take Highway 6 from Dillon through Keystone resort to the top of Loveland Pass.

GRIZZLY GULCH
Follow I-70 to Exit 221 (east of the Eisenhower Tunnel). Head south on Rt 321 (Stevens Gulch Road).

CHIHUAHUA LAKE
From US Hwy 6 (Loveland Pass Road) east of Keystone Ski Resort, take Rt 5 (Montezuma Road) along the Snake River to FS 214. Follow FS 214 past the Lenawee Trailhead to the Chihuahua Gulch Jeep Road.

Red Tape

Sunset on Grizzly | JonBradford

Early morning ski | coloradoclimber

Grizzly and wildflowers | mtelbertman

Weather & Seasons

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Thanks to proximity to Loveland Pass Road (US 6), Grizzly Peak is accessible year-round. - Many peak hikers purposely save Grizzly Peak as a winter trip, in part due to its accessibility even in snow season. Check the weather and avalanche conditions before heading out, however. The winds on this ridgeline can be relentlessly brutal, and the cornices don't suffer fools. - In the summer, the Loveland Pass area peaks are a nice place to cool off and enjoy the mountain air with minimal effort.

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Camping & Lodging

Grizzly Peak | Steven Cross

Continental Divide winter | Old Ickabod

Many (most?) folks aspiring to summit this peak will do so either as a resident of or visitor to one of the Front Range metropolitan areas (such as Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins or Boulder), and thus few will need overnight lodging.

Camping: Camping in the area is very limited and there is no campground in Loveland Pass.

Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts: The nearby town of Georgetown has a few hotels, B&Bs and inns to choose from. Visit this TripAdvisor page for more information on lodging in the area.

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VWLover - Aug 30, 2016 11:38 pm - Hasn't voted

Lewanee Trailhead

I believe the Lewanee Trailhead is off of FS 260, not 214.

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