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Grouse Lake #2127

Vail, Colorado · Eagle County · Facility

The Grouse Lake trail begins near the town of Minturn and ends at Grouse Lake: The trail rises through aspen, pine, spruce, and fir. All the steeper sections are short. Cross water six times as you climb through a series of meadows before a final climb brings you into the Holy Cross Wilderness and to Grouse Lake at the…

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About Grouse Lake #2127

The Grouse Lake trail begins near the town of Minturn and ends at Grouse Lake: The trail rises through aspen, pine, spruce, and fir. All the steeper sections are short. Cross water six times as you climb through a series of meadows before a final climb brings you into the Holy Cross Wilderness and to Grouse Lake at the foot of Grouse Mountain. The lake is in a meadow surrounded by forest.* There is a printable Recreation Quicksheet for this trail which is complete with directions, a map, details, and other information about this trail. Or to see quicksheets for other recreation areas across the Forest, click on the "Recreation Quicksheets" link in the right column and select the appropriate Ranger District.

How to Get There

Travel west on I-70 to exit 171 for Minturn and Highway 24. Turn right and follow Hwy 24 south for approximately 1 mile to the trailhead, which is located on the right side of the Highway. The trailhead is located across from the Meadow Mountain Business Park.WINTER MAP:Click here for a geo-referenced map for winter use in the Meadow Mountain and Grouse Creek area. Over-snow motorized use is allowed during the winter travel season of November 23 - May 20. See Winter MVUMs for more info.If you download the free Avenza Maps app on your phone, you can open the map in Avenza to see where you are on this map.

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Plan Your Visit to Grouse Lake #2127

Heading to Grouse Lake #2127? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Grouse Lake #2127?

No central reservation system listed for Grouse Lake #2127. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10084517) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Grouse Lake #2127?

Travel west on I-70 to exit 171 for Minturn and Highway 24. Turn right and follow Hwy 24 south for approximately 1 mile to the trailhead, which is located on the right side of the Highway. The trailhead is located across from the Meadow Mountain Business Park.WINTER MAP:Click here for a geo-referenced map for winter use in the Meadow Mountain and Grouse Creek area. Over-snow motorized use is allow…