Name: Badger Valley Primitive Trail
Rating: 4.5

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Features Lake · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Trailhead on Obstruction Point Road is accessed via Hurricane Ridge road, entry fee required. Hurricane Ridge road is open every day in the summer but only Fri - Sun & Holidays (weather permitting) from 9am - 4pm during the winter season. Obstruction Point road is snowbound in winter, and designated as a cross country ski track. Avalanche dangers exist, winter navigation skills required.

Description

From the Grand Pass Trail, head eastwards toward Grand Lake. From the junction by the lake, head north, left, over a log bridge. This will take you to the north side of the lake offering great views back towards the lake. The first part of this hike will be going through a lush forest; after almost two miles, you'll cross the creek. From here you'll begin the slow climb.

After almost 2.3 miles, you'll trade the forest for lush meadows with great wildflowers. From here you'll get great views of the surrounding mountains. Then you'll dip into and out of trees until you reach the junction with Elk Mountain Trail, at almost 3.4 miles.

For the last mile, you'll be climbing continuously out of the the valley. Eventually, you'll reach the junction with Grand Ridge Trail. From here, head left to get to Obstruction Point Trailhead.