Monthly Archives: August 2011
Arapaho Pass Trail
Starting at the Fourth of July trailhead, the Arapaho Pass trail climbs roughly 1600 feet in just over 3 miles, as it heads towards the pass. Continue reading
Pawnee Pass Trail D
Isabelle Glacier Trail to Pawnee Pass One of the most beautiful trail segments in Boulder County. The trail begins to climb in earnest after leaving Lake Isabelle. Shortly down the path, it crosses a very large snowfield diagonally, working along … Continue reading
Pawnee Pass Trail C
Jean Lunning Trail to Isabelle Glacier Trail In this trail segment, the trees really begin to thin out. From the junction with the Jean Lunning trail, it is mostly uphill, switching back over a fairly large stream on fairly stable … Continue reading
Pawnee Pass Trail B
Located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness just west of the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, this trail segment completes a loop around Long Lake in conjunction with the Jean Lunning Trail. It is most easily accessed from the Long Lake Trailhead. Continue reading
Pawnee Pass Trail A
Located in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area in Roosevelt National Forest, this segment connects the Long Lake Trailhead with the northeast corner of Long Lake. Continue reading
Pawnee Peak and Mt. Toll
A LONG day of hiking. I started at the Long Lake Trailhead (no pun intended…) at about 6:45am and finished at the Mitchell Lake Trailhead at around 3pm. The start of the hike was relatively even – it is amazing … Continue reading