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Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from South Saint Vrain Creek

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United States
Colorado
Boulder County

Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from South Saint Vrain Creek

Moderate

4.6

(7016)

7,920

hikers

Red Rock Lake – Brainard Lake loop from South Saint Vrain Creek

02:27

8.75km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Indian Peaks Wilderness

Roosevelt National Forest

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1.05 km

Red Rock Lake

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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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1.06 km

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6.63 km

Brainard Lake

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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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8.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.78 km

1.82 km

1.69 km

217 m

194 m

Surfaces

6.19 km

2.04 km

401 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (3,150 m)

Lowest point (3,060 m)

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