Grizzly Peak

Grizzly Peak is a summit in La Plata County, Colorado, rising within the Weminuche Wilderness of the San Juan National Forest. It falls in the Columbine Ranger District and is managed by the Forest Service. The nearest town is Needleton, about 6 miles away. Because the peak sits inside designated wilderness, trips here are backcountry outings rather than roadside stops, and a summit route leads to the top. Plan around the wilderness setting and the distance from town when deciding how to approach the climb. The closest outings are the Twin Lakes hike, under 2 miles away, and the Sunlight Lake Route and Leviathan Lake Route, both within about 3 miles. Paddlers can look to Vallecito Creek, roughly 4 miles off.