Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake Trailhead

Trip

Hiking – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake TH - Blue Lake

Join for a scenic trek to Mitchell and Blue Lakes in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Take in stunning lakes, wildflowers, and mountain views along the way!

  • Tue, Jul 1, 2025
  • Boulder
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.6 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 977 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,477 ft
  • Pace: 2.0 mph

I did this hike to Mitchell and Blue Lakes last year, and it's very scenic! We even came across a momma moose and its baby! More details to follow in my welcome hiker email.  

I have a timed-entry permit for Mitchell Lake Trailhead (beginning at 8 a.m.) and can bring four others in my vehicle.  I'm driving from Longmont and can pick up people who park off Lefthand Canyon Drive north of the Greenbriar Inn north of Boulder off Highway 36 (7:15 a.m.) or from the Brainard Lake Winter Lot (8:00 a.m. in front of warming hut).  We'll begin our hike around 8:15 a.m.

Route/Place

Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake Trailhead


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials.  Poles recommended. 

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