How to get to the trailhead: The Grizzly Creek trailhead is just east of Glenwood Springs. Allow at 3-4 hours to complete this hike. Trail Details: You will climb over 1,800 feet in elevation on this 7.8 mile round trip out-and-back hike, making it a moderate hike. You will have hiked about 3.9 miles one way at this point. Hike to the end of the trail to where you’ll see the historic pipe line.
To discover the Grizzly Creek Pipe Line that shoots over to No Name Creek, you will begin climbing again after mile 3.1. You will hike a pretty steep incline around mile 2.7, and it will level out a bit as you slowly make your way closer to Grizzly Creek again. The trail has been mostly cleared, but there are a few tricky spots along the way. This far in, you’ll be hiking through the burn scar of the Grizzly Creek fire. The incline on the Grizzly Creek hiking trail is soft and gradual for the first couple of miles.Īt around mile 2.4, the trail becomes more exposed and it goes a bit further away from the stream - but you can still hear the water. The farther you hike, the less people on the trail. You can hike up into the canyon as far as you like. While we hiked this trail in spring, the huge tall pine trees would offer plenty of shade in the summer.Īs you hike up along the cascading waterfalls of Grizzly Creek, look up and notice the stunning canyon walls and towering cliffs. This hiking trail laced with wildflowers offers so many sweet spots for playful pitstops in the water.
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Full of picnic spots and fishing holes, this is a great summer destination. The Grizzly Creek is a super ideal hike in Glenwood Springs for adults and kids. Before you go out, check into the route, it's condition, ownership of land, posted areas, regulations and the following rule: DOGS MUST BE UNDER VOICE CONTROL out of consideration for both other people and wildlife. The Government Trail is outside the Wilderness but borders private property.
NOTE: Government Trail is closed for elk calving from May 15 - June 20, 2023. Sopris.įinally, we wrap up by highlighting more things to do in Glenwood Springs, including our favorite stops and hops on Restaurant Row.
Plan your stay in a gorgeous vacation home, like this one nestled on one private acre in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with an unparalleled view of Mt. If you hike up far enough, you can see the burn scar first hand and witness the forest already rising up from the ashes.Īfter we unpack these wonderful hikes near Glenwood Springs, we’ll also show you why you should save an afternoon or two for a geothermal soak at the historic Glenwood Hot Springs and newer Iron Mountain Hot Springs. While Glenwood Canyon suffered from the 2020 Grizzly Creek fire, these three trails are open again. Within an hour of picturesque Aspen or Vail, Glenwood Springs offers three particularly stunning hikes nearby along Grizzly Creek, No Name Creek, and to the famous Hanging Lake - all in gorgeous Glenwood Canyon. 3 Stunning Hikes in Glenwood Springs Colorado in 2023Ī perfect anniversary getaway (take the train from Denver!), or an adventurous road trip stop with the family as you’re driving east or west on I-70 through Glenwood Canyon, Glenwood Springs offers all kinds of outdoor adventures year round.
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