Lake Isabelle and Long Lake Loop trails

From the Lake Granby side, this traverse begins near Monarch Lake and follows the Cascade Creek corridor into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, passing forested shoreline, Arapaho Pass Trail junction, Buchanan Creek, Cascade Creek, and waterfall-lined sections of the valley. Beyond the Cascade Creek basin, the…

Distance: 20.4 mi • Elevation gain: 6,581 ft • Maximum elevation: 12,546 ft

The Lake Isabelle, Long Lake, and Brainard Lake Loop in Colorado's Indian Peaks Wilderness offers hikers a journey through diverse landscapes, including wildflower meadows, subalpine forests, and mountain vistas. Along the trail, one can observe Long Lake and Lake Isabelle, both set against a backdrop of…

Distance: 6.3 mi • Elevation gain: 781 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,955 ft

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Distance: 5.5 mi • Elevation gain: 728 ft • Maximum elevation: 10,984 ft