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Isabelle Glacier Trail

 11 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Ward
  5. Brainard Lake Recreation Area
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Length

2.1 Miles 3.3 Kilometers


Elevation

1,129' 344 m

Ascent

-58' -18 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

42%

Max Grade (23°)

12,004' 3,659 m

High

10,905' 3,324 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Hike to the source of South Saint Vrain Creek, Isabelle Glacier.”

— Tom Robson
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Overview

Camping is only permissible in this zone between December 1 and April 30. From May 1 through November 30, this area is day-use only.
Features: Lake — River/Creek — Views — Wildlife
Dogs: Leashed

Description

This trail is best attempted July through September. Snow-packed conditions can exist during the remaining months of the year.

Follow the Pawnee Pass Trail #907 as it climbs gradually for two miles through wooded terrain and into the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The trail travels from Long Lake to Lake Isabelle, which sits just below the tree line.

At Lake Isabelle, follow the Isabelle Glacier Trail #908 as it forks left from the Pawnee Pass Trail. The Isabelle Glacier Trail continues along the north side of Lake Isabelle to Isabelle Glacier, the source of the South Saint Vrain Creek. The Isabelle Glacier Trail ends finally beside Isabelle Glacier in a very steep-walled cirque basin framed by Shoshone, Apache, and Navajo Peaks.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho and Pike National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Aug 24, 2017
Ben McDermott
Aug 20, 2017
Jon Dickes
2.1mi
Aug 19, 2017
Chris Cozzi
Jul 24, 2017
MiCaela Davis
2.1mi
Jul 22, 2017
Bridget Sandoval
3h 00m
Jul 16, 2017
Troy S
Jul 1, 2017
Justin Heo
Too much snow but made to the top!!!
Jun 24, 2017
Erin Steven
5mi
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 11 votes

#2

in Brainard Lake Recreation Area

#281

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in Colorado

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Photos

Isabelle Lake surrounded by the Indian Peaks - stunning.
Isabelle Lake surrounded by the Indian Peaks -…
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Climbing boulders before climbing the peaks.
Climbing boulders before climbing the peaks.
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A view of beautiful Lake Isabelle
A view of beautiful Lake Isabelle
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Lake Isabelle, early summer.
Lake Isabelle, early summer.
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The waterfall flowing from Lake Isabelle.
The waterfall flowing from Lake Isabelle.
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Lake Isabelle
Lake Isabelle
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Lake Isabelle outlet.
Lake Isabelle outlet.
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After Long Lake, the trail takes a turn from Easy to Moderate/Difficult. Well worth the climb & rocky obstacles.
After Long Lake, the trail takes a turn from Ea…
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