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Brainard Lake is located northwest of Boulder near the little community of Ward. How to get there: Go to Boulder, turn west up Boulder Canyon on CO119 to Nederland. Turn north in Nederland on CO72, follow to Ward. As you pass the main road into Ward, which will be on your right; immediately (.1 mile) on your left will be a road with a sign indicating the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Turn onto this road and drive until the road is blocked either by a metal bar or a snowdrift, noted on the map as (P)2. The trail: You can ski along the road to Brainard Lake, it is quite level with only a few ups and downs. From here you can ski a loop around the lake or if you need a longer trek take the road up to Long Lake Parking area, noted on the map as (P)1. The trail to Long Lake starts at the parking area and goes south, it’s only a short distance. Several other trails are more strenuous such as the ones to Mitchell Lake or Lake Isabelle, and are not recommended for younger Scouts. Notes: This is an extremely scenic area, take your camera, especially if it is clear. The area receives fairly heavy use in both winter and summer. The loop trip to and around Brainard Lake is approximately 6 miles round trip.
Created on: 2024-09-08 11:59:50