8-04-2018 Brainard Lake - Niwot Cutoff Trailhead - Roosevelt Nat'l Forest
This morning was another early start to get to Lake Isabelle in the Roosevelt National Forest. A hike not much known for its elevation but for its' 4.5 mile hike to beautiful Lake Isabelle. We met for coffee to go in Denver at 7 and then took the hour and 45 minute drive northwest to the destination.
Even though we got there early there was still a half hour wait to get into the park. The official recommendation was to get there by 5:30 AM to avoid any waits.
The immediate views and subsequent walk to the real trailhead were a great start.
We then hit the real trailhead. At this point the strong smell of fresh pine was all around us.
A pic to start the hike
The entire hike up to the lake is stunning. No words will do it justice so here are the pics.
Made it!
And the requisite post hike drink
Roosevelt National Forest info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roosevelt_National_Forest
Isabelle Lake hiking info:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lake-isabelle
Even though we got there early there was still a half hour wait to get into the park. The official recommendation was to get there by 5:30 AM to avoid any waits.
The immediate views and subsequent walk to the real trailhead were a great start.
We then hit the real trailhead. At this point the strong smell of fresh pine was all around us.
A pic to start the hike
The entire hike up to the lake is stunning. No words will do it justice so here are the pics.
Made it!
And the requisite post hike drink
Roosevelt National Forest info:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roosevelt_National_Forest
Isabelle Lake hiking info:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lake-isabelle
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