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Brainard Lake Recreation Area - US Forest Service Brainard Lake Recreation Area is set in a glacially carved valley offering visitors spectacular panoramic views of Brainard Lake, surrounding subalpine forest, and high peaks along the Continental Divide Because of the area's high elevation, snow typically remains until July
Pawnee Campground - US Forest Service From Colorado Highway 72 at Ward, turn west onto the Brainard Lake Road Travel 2 5 miles to the entrance portal, and continue another two miles to Pawnee Campground, located on the east side of Brainard Lake
Brainard Lake Fishing Site - US Forest Service A very popular destination, Brainard Lake offers a spectacular panoramic view of the lake, surrounding forest, and high peaks along the Continental Divide A boat launch area is adjacent to the south side of the bridge dam for non-motorized boating access Brook trout are common in Brainard Lake
Brainard Lake Recreation Area - US Forest Service Due to its high elevation, trails in the Brainard area can remain covered with deep snow until late June or July The Brainard Lake Road typically opens in late June and is closed by mid-October
Brainard Lake Gateway Trailhead - US Forest Service The site is an access portal that allows for year-round access to Brainard Lake Recreation Area and Indian Peaks Wilderness trail systems The trailhead features a large parking area, warming hut, restrooms, self-service fee station and Wi-Fi service
Long Lake Trailhead - US Forest Service One of the most popular trailheads on the Boulder Ranger District, Long Lake Trailhead is located at the west end of the Brainard Lake Recreation Area In the summer, hosts are available to answer questions
Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee National Grassland . . . One of the most popular trailheads on the Boulder Ranger District, Mitchell Lake Trailhead is located at the west end of the Brainard Lake Recreation Area Trailhead hosts are available to answer questions on summer weekends
Trail Improvement Work Begins in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area Brainard Lake Recreation Area will continue to undergo construction and improvements in the coming years Some of these projects, such as reconstruction of the Niwot and Arickaree Picnic Areas and the reconstruction of the Brainard Lake road will require closures or delays in the future