The trail continues 2.3 miles to its source at isabelle glacier (12,025') at the. 12,000 feet at isabelle glacier.
From pueblo, go 25 miles south on interstate 25 to exit 74.
Lake isabelle colorado parking. Long lake trailhead to lake isabelle. This year i did the hike in august and conditions were perfect. Follow the pawnee pass trail as it climbs gradually for two miles through wooded terrain and into the indian peaks wilderness.
The path is well maintained and easy to. Follow the signs to the long lake trailhead. Lake isabelle is especially gorgeous for sunrise elopements, with the potential to see some pretty spectacular alpenglow in the morning.
10,500 feet at the long lake th; Go west 18 miles on state hwy 165. The hike to the glacier will change the rating.
The isabelle lake trailhead is located in the brainard lake recreation area in ward colorado about an hour and half away from fort collins, colorado. Located in south central colorado, 43 miles southwest of pueblo. The temperature was 65/70, it was sunny, and there was hardly any wind which rarely happens on alpine hikes in colorado.
The hike to lake isabelle from long lake trailhead is 2.1 miles with about 360 feet of elevation. The lake is framed by niwot ridge, which boasts two thirteen’r peaks in the background. The area is very popular on the weekends, so it’s recommended to arrive bright and early to snag a parking spot in the park.
You can also park at the large parking lots east of brainard lake and walk almost 1 mi to the long lake trailhead. This is a 4 mile out and back hike with well marked trails. The hike has a fee of $9 at entrance station.
The trail gently ascends through a forest of spruce and fir and opens up to a meadow. Many beautiful options with tables and grills around brainard lake and parking areas. I was recommended the lake isabelle trail from a friend and after googling photos, we were dying to try it out.
Welcome to the first of our rocky mountain ride adventures blog series where the rmr team takes you with them on their outdoor excursions. The brainard lake recreation area is located outside boulder just north of nederland. The brainard lake recreation area is gorgeous, and only about an hour from boulder, co.although it gets busy, there are multiple parking lots throughout the area and lots of different trail options for every skill level.
By tyra sutak august 14, 2018. It’s one of my favorite hikes in this state. If you’re looking for an elopement with a little more adventure, this is definitely one of the best places to elope in colorado.
The hike to lake isabelle begins from the long lake trailhead in the brainard lake recreation area. Pike & san isabel national forests cimarron & comanche national grasslands. A gorgeous option, with lots of great views, is hiking to.
Just an hour’s drive and a short hike from boulder, lake isabelle is close to home but offers a true escape. Description this romantic cabin rental is situated near the tiny foothill town of rye nestled in the san isabel national forest in pueblo county, near lake isabel, colorado and can accommodate two guests. Turn into the south entrance at lake isabel, go about.1 mile and look for the parking area.
Trail map | photo gallery. For an 8.75 mile hike, continue past lake isabelle to isabelle glacier. It’s incredible how quickly one can access gorgeous alpine scenery in colorado.
This hike is 7.3 mi out and back with 734 ft elevation gain. At 10,300 feet, brainard lake is nestled high in the front range of the rocky mountains. I would rate this hike as easy.
The hike to lake isabelle is 3 to 3.5 miles (then the same distance back) depending on where you get to park (it gets crowded early on weekends and in the summer) with an elevation gain of about 1,200 feet. They are located at 4699 nautilus ct s #104, boulder, co 80301. To reach the trailhead from colorado highway 7, drive 10 miles south along highway 72 towards the small town of ward.
Keep an eye out for moose grazing in the bushes or in the water near long lake. Lake isabelle is located just outside boulder and is perfect for eloping couples looking for big alpine views. You can access the trailhead by entering the brainard.
Long lake is about 2 tenths of a mile and lake isabelle is 2 miles from the trailhead. The hike to lake isabelle from long lake trailhead is an adventure i have done every summer since i moved to colorado.
