Grays Peak Trailhead

Posted On: 5/29/2026 By: JaylenKorth
Info: The road was definitely dry up to the trailhead, and it did seem to be in good condition overall. However, I would still not take any low clearance or 2WD vehicle up it. We parked at the winter trailhead and got a ride up, and the driver did need to use 4WD at a few spots and the road was still pretty rocky.

Posted On: 5/25/2026 By: daway8
Info: No snow worth mentioning - road is almost dry all the way to the 4WD trailhead. Can confirm what others have noted that the road is drastically improved over previous years - I would almost not even bother to list it as a 4WD road at this point - at least until it degrades again.
One oddity to note - there is a sign now at the upper trailhead saying: Employee Parking Only, Weekends Included. At first it appeared this was saying the entire lot was now off limits to the public but on the way out I found a ranger and he clarified it simply meant no parking in front of the outhouse because the cleaning trucks need to park there.

Posted On: 5/17/2026 By: mjlucarelli
Info: Road to the summer trailhead is dry. Just take it slow and any vehicle can make it.

Posted On: 5/3/2026 By: sehessler92
Info: The road is clear of snow but there are a couple icy sections that I would take slower in the AM, but 98% of the road is basically dry. Also, the rut near the house that’s right before the trailhead seems to have been filled in. Did see a Hyundai Ioniq at the trailhead which was probably the car with the least amount of clearance up there this morning

Posted On: 3/29/2026 By: Alpine_Exchange_36
Info: Road up to the winter trailhead is fine. No snow or if there is its marginal. The road up to the summer trail head still has some deep snow ruts that could cause issues for cars with low clearance or 2WD. These spots are small and I imagine will be gone before long. Plenty of CUVs at the summer trailhead today. Tires and clearance... as always I guess.

Other then that the road is typical Grays and Torreys. Some rocks, not too bad, a few ruts.

Posted On: 1/19/2026 By: jefwerner
Info: Road was dry or snowpack to Grizzly Gulch turn. Became a mix of dry, ice, and snow pack after that point. Road was passable (though rutted) with four wheel drive and good snow tires from Grizzly Gulch to the summer trailhead. Saw 6-8 vehicles at the TH over the weekend.

Posted On: 12/24/2025 By: matt_foco
Info: Started from Bakersville exit. I drove my truck up 100 yards before I thought better of it and reversed. Road is well traveled and snowpacked in, with dry spots near Stevens Gulch. I would not try to reach the Stevens gulch lot, snow is super soft and deepest during the first mile, with recent evidence of multiple stuck vehicles. Beyond Stevens Gulch the road is packed down from skiers, snowmobiles, and hikers to the summer trailhead. Large stretches of dry road exist by the old Stevens Gulch Mine, but booted pack returns soon after. Easily traveled, used microspikes most of the way, but took them off by the mine lodge.

Beyond the summer trailhead, the trail is bootpacked the entire way to the summit. Only experienced one posthole after stepping off the pack. At most you will steep accidentally knee deep. Terrifyingly dry and no snow at the base of Grays. No need for flotation, used microspikes most of the day due ice layer and packed down snow.

Posted On: 12/6/2025 By: Dobby
Info: IMPORTANT: PLEASE note massive proposed change to Bakerville. This will likely affect all climbers who park at Bakerville and have a drastic environmental impact.
Proposed:
Build a truck stop and convenience store in Bakerville with:
- 8 semi truck fuel pumps
- 10 semi truck parking spaces
- 16 passenger vehicle fuel pumps
- ,263 sq ft convenience store
- 99,858 sq ft of pavement
- 56 general public parking spaces

This truck stop would be expected to bring in 896 semi trucks and 2,058 passenger vehicles per day.
Construction would begin in spring 2026 for completion by fall 2026

Please voice your concerns no later than Dec 11 - submit written comments to gmcallister@clearcreekcounty.us
Share your opposition to the truck stop and why you think it’s not in keeping with the Bakerville area.
Encourage ALL interested parties to also email their opposition.

Posted On: 12/6/2025 By: Dobby
Info: IMPORTANT: PLEASE note massive proposed change to Bakerville. This will likely affect all climbers who park at Bakerville and have a drastic environmental impact.
Proposed:
Build a truck stop and convenience store in Bakerville with:
- 8 semi truck fuel pumps
- 10 semi truck parking spaces
- 16 passenger vehicle fuel pumps
- ,263 sq ft convenience store
- 99,858 sq ft of pavement
- 56 general public parking spaces

This truck stop would be expected to bring in 896 semi trucks and 2,058 passenger vehicles per day.
Construction would begin in spring 2026 for completion by fall 2026

Please voice your concerns no later than Dec 11 - submit written comments to gmcallister@clearcreekcounty.us
Share your opposition to the truck stop and why you think it’s not in keeping with the Bakerville area.
Encourage ALL interested parties to also email their opposition.

Posted On: 11/18/2025 By: darkhelmet1983
Info: Road is lightly snowpacked for almost is entire length, but still plenty of traction today bringing a friend to a family cabin next to the TH. We drive up into the TH lot for views and for this report. My TJ wrangler had no problem getting all the way up in 4 hi then 4 low for the descent to not slide, but wasn't a problem either. Strange to be able to make this drive easily this late. Even AWDs should make it easily for now.

Posted On: 11/12/2025 By: 14er101
Info: Echoing previous reports that road is still mostly dry. Rocky and some holes where clerance 6in+ will be helpful, but overall in good shape.

Posted On: 11/9/2025 By: madmattd
Info: No real changes since the last reports ~10 days ago. Easy going in a crossover. I would say you don't need 4WD/AWD right now, but you will appreciate the clearance of a crossover-class vehicle (~8"). The road is quite rocky and there's also a few holes to pick a line through, but I've been up far worse in a crossover. One or two icy patches where water tends to pool on the road then freeze overnight, something to watch especially on the descent. Saw a Prius parked at the Grizzly Gulch turnoff around noon.

Posted On: 10/31/2025 By: Cereal
Info: We found the conditions to be closer to swilson753's 10/25 report - Rough 2WD. Super easy going in our Forester. I think my Corolla could have made it up, but coming down in the afternoon might've been a little sketchy in a couple of icy/steeper spots. Good tires would help.

Posted On: 10/26/2025 By: bigfoot1
Info: I want whatever drugs the person who claims it's a rough 2WD road is on.

Some icy spots on the road, but mostly dry. Thanks to Karen and David who let me hitchhike with them to the trailhead! Their Xterra made it pretty easily in 4-Lo with regular tires and we only had to back up once at the first icy spot around 10.3k ft to get more of a running start. A white van was unable to make it up past the first icy spot. The first spot is the worst so if you can make it past that, you'll be able to make it to the lot. There are still a good amount of rocks and dirt sticking out of the snow so traction isn't as bad as it seems.

Posted On: 10/25/2025 By: swilson753
Info: Road is rough 2WD, not 4WD/AWD required right now. At least 6" of clearance is helpful to get over some rocks, but not needed. It snowed overnight on 10/23-24, but it was all melted by the afternoon of 10/25 on the drive down.