Drive west on the winding Brainard Lake Road (often icy) for 2.5 miles to winter closure. Hike statistics: The CMC South ski trail to the CMC cabin gains 315 feet in 3.2 miles one way. To reach ...

Why we love it: We can’t get enough of alpine lakes; you’ll see two on this trek. When to go: The Brainard Lake Recreation Area is near enough to Boulder that the parking spots fill up quickly. Aim to ...

The volunteer event will be held on Sept. 26 at Brainard Lake Recreation Area to complete a critical section of trail between the parking area and the Mitchell Lake Trailhead. The path will take ...

Expert predicts spectacular fall colors in Colorado this leaf-peeping season Brainard Lake is a popular destination for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing with six named trails and stunning ...

Volunteers are being sought for a weekend trail improvement project at the Brainard Lake Recreation Area near Ward. The project, being organized through Wildlands Restoration Volunteers ...