Intermediate Snowshoe – Brainard Lake Rec Area - Mitchell Lake

We'll hike a loop route. From the winter parking lot, we'll hike along the Waldrop Trail to the South St. Vrain Trail and the Mitchell Lake Trail to Mitchell Lake. We'll make our way back to the parking area along the CMC Snowshoe Trail and Snowshow Trail #814.3. Overall ~9 miles and ~1000 ft elevation gain. (Mitchell Lake Loop - CalTopo)

Depending on the trail conditions will either showshoe or hike using microspikes (please bring both and be prepared to carry your snowshoes on your backpack, we'll make the final decision at the trailhead). We'll find a sunny spot near the lake and have a snack/lunch, before returning to the cars. Our pace will be consistent with completing this hike in a reasonable amount of time.

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Carpool Place & Time: Meet at US 36 & McCaslin Blvd PnR-South 7:30AM for a 7:45AM departure (US 36 and McCaslin Blvd Park and Ride - South - Google Maps) 

We'll then carpool to the Brainard Lake Recreation Area winter parking lot (Brainard Lake Winter Lot - Google Maps)

Additional carpool meeting place could include location further north.