Brainard Lake Cutoff Trail
0.6 mi
Distance
46 ft
Elev. Gain
13m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Brainard Lake Cutoff Trail is a point-to-point trail in Roosevelt National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Boulder County, Colorado. It is 0.6 miles long and gains 46 feet. The surface is dirt. Per Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary) and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), it is closed to bikes and horses. The nearest town is Ward, Colorado, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: Wilderness Act (designated Wilderness boundary), Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ward, CO · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Boulder County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Roosevelt National Forest · United States Forest Service
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