Trip
Hiking – Brainard Lake Recreation Area - Isabelle Glacier
A moderate hike from Brainard Lake to Lake Isabelle and beyond to Isabelle Glacier. This area has great views, and great wildflowers.
Contacts
Abbie Gentry
Primary Leader
- Thu, Jul 16, 2026
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 9.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,650 ft
- High Point Elevation: 12,000 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2.0 mph
- 7 (11 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This is a moderately-paced hike at 1.5 - 2.0 mph, allowing hikers to take pictures of the scenery and flowers. If you normally hike faster, please note that you will need to stay with the group.
Boulder Hikers: Meet at 7:15 am at the Nederland Park N Ride, 300 Jackson St, Nederland, 80466, near CO 119 and 1st Ave.
Denver Hikers: Meet at GG Gate Rd Parking on the south west corner of Golden Gate Canyon Road and CO 93 at 6:15 for a prompt 6:30 departure.
Roster
Route/Place
IPW - Brainard Lake Rec Area - Summer
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CoTrex
14ers.com
AllTrails
SummitPost
Peakbagger
MountainProject.com
listsofjohn - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
10 Essentials. Expect muddy / marshy areas.
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