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Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Boulder

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Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Boulder

Hard

4.8

(6020)

13,210

riders

Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Boulder

03:10

56.6km

1,280m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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19.5 km

Ward General Store

Highlight • Cafe

Ask for the cinnamon rolls!

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25.2 km

Red Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

If you're looking for a picturesque spot off the beaten path, you should definitely check out Red Rock Lake. At an elevation of around 10,500 feet, this hidden gem is …

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3

28.3 km

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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4

39.4 km

Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the popular Lefthand Canyon is a long, but scenic climb with increasingly good views of the often-snowcapped Indian Peaks the closer you get to Ward. Ward is …

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56.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

642 m

269 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.5 km

174 m

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Highest point (3,160 m)

Lowest point (1,940 m)

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Friday 9 October

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