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West Grouse Creek #2129

Vail, Colorado · Eagle County · Facility

The West Grouse Creek trail begins at Us Hwy 24 near Minturn and ends at Turquoise Lakes: This trail is an old Forest road through pastureland for approximately 1/4 mile before entering dense stands of conifers and climbing steadily past a couple small lakes, over the north ridge of Grouse Mountain, and descending to T…

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About West Grouse Creek #2129

The West Grouse Creek trail begins at Us Hwy 24 near Minturn and ends at Turquoise Lakes: This trail is an old Forest road through pastureland for approximately 1/4 mile before entering dense stands of conifers and climbing steadily past a couple small lakes, over the north ridge of Grouse Mountain, and descending to Turquoise Lakes and the headwaters of Beaver Creek.* 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 West Grouse Creek #2129

Heading to West Grouse Creek #2129? 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 West Grouse Creek #2129?

No central reservation system listed for West Grouse Creek #2129. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10084537) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to West Grouse Creek #2129?

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…