Grizzly Peak - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Grizzly Peak

Grizzly Peak is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is a challenging 5-mile hike from Loveland Pass that ends with a scramble to its craggy 13,427′ summit with breathtaking views of the Loveland Pass area, local ski resorts, and 14ers Grays and Torreys Peaks.

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Activities Around

Attractions Near Grizzly Peak

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

2.01km from Grizzly Peak

Arapahoe Basin is a ski area located in Summit County. The area offers a variety of terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, as well as a number of amenities such as lessons, rentals, and a cafe. The area is also home to one of the longest-running ski competitions in the country, the USASA National Championships. Arapahoe Basin is a popular destination for both locals and visitors to Colorado, and its slopes are sure to provide an enjoyable day on the mountain.

Torreys Peak

Torreys Peak

2.34km from Grizzly Peak

Torreys Peak is a mountain in the Front Range region of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado. It is one of 53 fourteeners in Colorado.There are three main trails used to reach the summit. The first is actually a continuation of Grays Peak Trail to the summit of Grays Peak, which starts in Stevens Gulch.

Grays Peak

Grays Peak

2.95km from Grizzly Peak

Grays Peak is the tenth-highest summit of the Rocky Mountains of North America and the U.S. Like the other fourteeners nearby, Grays Peak is considered to be an easy hike by fourteener standards, and is very popular among weekend climbers. Often a climb to the summit of Grays Peak is accompanied by continuing on to Torreys Peak, less than a mile away.Wildlife in the area includes, mountain goat, pika, cougar or mountain lion, mule deer, elk and so more.

Loveland Pass

Loveland Pass

3.37km from Grizzly Peak

Loveland Pass is a high mountain pass located on the Continental Divide, west of Denver, in the Arapaho National Forest. It is one of the most popular routes for climbers and hikers in Colorado. The peak of the pass is at an elevation of 12,600 feet. The pass gets its name from its close proximity to the town of Loveland, Colorado. The pass is also a popular winter recreation area, with several ski resorts located nearby.

Mount Sniktau

Mount Sniktau

3.85km from Grizzly Peak

Mount Sniktau is a high mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. It is a popular outing for those starting to cut their teeth on winter summit attempts in the Colordo highcountry. Ready access from Loveland Pass via US Hwy 6 makes reaching the summit of the peak a relatively short and painless jaunt in any season. Very near to Denver, Sniktau is a common destination for locals and visitors alike.

Continental Divide Trail

Continental Divide Trail

4.03km from Grizzly Peak

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is much more than just a line on a map: it is a living museum of the American West, a place to reconnect with nature, and a unifying force bringing people of all walks of life together.It is a trail that will make use of all the skills of an experienced backpacker. It is also a trail that is beautiful, stunning and perhaps the most rewarding of the major long-distance hiking trails."

Discover More Attractions in Clear Creek County, Home of Grizzly Peak

Clear Creek County

Clear Creek County

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Clear Creek County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,397. The county seat is Georgetown. It is a perfect place for mountain adventure activities, family fun, nature, and beauty.

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