Grouse Lake D5 area

[ksberry209]

It’s been a few years since I hiked back to Grouse Lake. The trail starts at Blue Lake. Is it even worth the walk? Last time I hiked in was probably 2020 or 2021. I saw some sign but it was mostly small tracks and very little poop. I talked to a guy on horse back chasing bears and said he hasn’t hunted deer back there since the 1990s. Elevation is probably around 8000’ and some areas are up to 9000+.

I just like to hike into areas away from side by side traffic so I look for trails that they are not allowed or simply cannot get into