Grouse Ridge Trail
DESCRIPTION:
Provides access to the heart of Grouse Ridge area as it extends to northern and southern trailheads. Traverses through heavy timber and open rocky areas and by several lakes with some challenging ups and downs. Grouse Ridge is near the mid-point with access points at Eagle Lakes on southern end, Carr Lakes, and Lindsey Lakes farther north and Sawmill Lake on northern end.
| Miles | Elevation Range | Options |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 5460’-7480’-5880’ |
|
DIRECTIONS:
To Grouse Ridge Trail
Topographic Maps: Cisco Grove, English Mt. From trailhead parking, follow trail signs in preferred direction, either north (most popular by far) or south.
ACTIVITIES:
Equestrian Trail Riding (Rating: Good)
The trail is a good equestrian ride and trailers can be parked at the trailhead. But most equestrian users prefer riding in via the Round Lake Trail and the Carr Lake Trailhead.
There is no equestrian camping permitted in the Grouse Ridge Campground, but several undeveloped camping areas lie along the road to the campground. However, there is no water available in the campground or nearby areas.
Mountain Biking (Rating: Good)
The segment from the Grouse Ridge Campground to Shotgun Lake is good. But the link up to Upper Rock Lake is unrideable.
Heading south from the campground is ok but drops into a poor section. The Blue Lake Trail is the better way back to civilization but you should have a shuttle at the lower end.
Hiking - Dayhikes (Rating: Good)
Shorter segments are great when used from Grouse Ridge Campground. Going north to Shotgun Lake is one of the best around.
NEARBY LOCATIONS:
Communities
Lakes
- Balitmore Lake
- Beyers (Lower) Lake
- Beyers (Upper) Lake
- Blue Lake
- Bull Pen Lake
- Carr Lake
- Crooked Lakes
- Culbertson Lake
- Downey Lake
- Eagle Lakes
