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Brainard Lake – Mitchell Lake loop from South Saint Vrain Creek

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Brainard Lake – Mitchell Lake loop from South Saint Vrain Creek

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(2430)

5,864

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Brainard Lake – Mitchell Lake loop from South Saint Vrain Creek

01:50

6.55km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Indian Peaks Wilderness

Roosevelt National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

713 m

Brainard Lake

Highlight • Lake

Brainard Lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the Indian Peaks Wilderness below the Continental Divide surrounded by subalpine forest. It is in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, which during …

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2

1.81 km

Mitchell Lake Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

There is a sizeable parking lot here with restrooms. You can run up to Blue Lakes or Audubon and Paiute Peaks. The Blue Lake run is a great alpine trail …

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3

1.91 km

Mitchell Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail to Mitchell Lake is relatively short and stays below treeline. You are rewarded with incredible views across the lake and to the peaks beyond. Once you pass Blue Lake the trail gets more rugged.

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4

3.29 km

Mitchell Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mitchell Lake is fed by Mitchell Creek and is a scenic alpine lake with views of the surrounding mountain peaks from its shores.

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5

3.48 km

Mitchell Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail to Mitchell Lake is relatively short and stays below treeline. You are rewarded with incredible views across the lake and to the peaks beyond. Once you pass Blue Lake the trail gets more rugged.

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B

6.55 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.16 km

1.09 km

286 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

1.11 km

258 m

147 m

< 100 m

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