Eagle County Colorado Cross Country Ski Trails
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West Grouse Creek Trail #2129
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White River National Forest
Available for both Cross Country Skiing,
Snowshoeing, and Snowmobile (first 4.5 miles), the 8.89 miles
West Grouse Creek Trail follows a dirt road for the first 0.25 mile where
the road curves left. Continuing straight along West Grouse Creek Trail a
junction with Grouse Lake Trail is reached at 0.7 miles. West Grouse Creek
Trail turns right and continues on past Waterdog and Olsen Lakes, crossing
the north ridge of Grouse Mountain before dropping down to Turquoise Lakes
and the headwaters of Beaver Creek. To reach West Grouse Creek Trail
from Vail Colorado, travel west along I-70 to exit 171 for Minturn,
Leadville, Highway 24 and turn right (south). Continue along Highway 24 for
1 mile to the trailhead parking lot on the right.
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