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Brainard Lake Rec Area - Winter Gateway

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Advanced Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Lefthand Reservoir Rd

Sunset, Fullish-moon (98+%) 7-miles, 1,500' up LH Road, around reservoir and up Niwot Ridge, maybe the summit.

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Pat Kelly
Pat Kelly
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Jan 31, 2026
  • Bobcats Section
  • Snowshoeing
  • Adults
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,500 ft

All about the light.  Golden Hour starts 4:45, sun sets ~5:15 our pace will be to arrive LH Reservoir by 5.  Moon will already be above the horizon by then.  Plan to be back at cars by 9:30- 10:00.  Bring spikes as we may be walking LH Road.

Winter Gateway for 4p Departure so plan to arrive NLT 3:50p

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Brainard Lake Rec Area - Winter Gateway

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Snowshoes

Spikes

Headlamp and extra batteries

10 essentials and proper layers.

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