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Brainard Lake

Name: Brainard Lake
Rating: 2

Recommended by 1 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Roosevelt National Forest

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Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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1. Brainard Lake loop from Ward

12.1km

01:02

150m

160m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from Washington Village

87.0km

06:38

1,740m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from Ward

10.1km

00:40

110m

120m

Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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Jamie S.

February 16, 2024

Brainard Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness below the Continental Divide surrounded by subalpine forest. It is in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, which during the summer season usually requires a reservation and a fee, but if you are on your bike you do not need to pay or reserve a time slot. Because of the area's high elevation, snow typically remains until late spring, even on the paved road to the lake.

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Elevation 3,150 m

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Friday 12 December

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Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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1. Brainard Lake loop from Ward

2. Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from Washington Village

3. Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from Ward

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