Brush Lakes Trail - Hiking trail near Hillside, Colorado, United States - Description
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| Name | Brush Lakes Trail | |
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| Summary | The lakes sit below timberline at the base of Thirsty and Lakes Peaks | |
| Type | Day Hike - Out and Back | |
| Distance (Total) | 14.0 miles / 22.5 km | |
| Elevation Gain | 2,900 feet / 884 meters | |
| Minimum Elevation | 8,600 feet / 2,621 meters | |
| Maximum Elevation | 11,700 feet / 3,566 meters | |
| Hiking Season | - Spring - Summer - Fall | |
| Things To See | - Lake Views - Meadows - Mountain Views | |
| Difficulty | Strenuous | |
| Rating | Trail has not been rated. | |
| Nearby Town | Hillside, Colorado, United States | |
| Link | http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/psicc/recreation/trails/sanc_brush_lakes_trail.shtml | |
| Permit Required | No | |
| Trail Map |
The lakes sit below timberline at the base of Thirsty and Lakes Peaks. These lakes are large, relative to the others found in this range.
Lake Creek Road # 198, (turn west just outside of the town of Hillside) follow the dirt road for about two miles, turn left at the Forest Service sign for Brush Lakes. The road is very rocky but is negotiable in a 2-wheel drive vehicle. Take this road all the way to the end (that is where the trailhead is and also the Rainbow Trail). Please be aware that you are traveling through private property on this section of road. This is also an access location for the South Brush trail. The lowest lake is about 6 miles from this trailhead. . The trail is easy for hiking, and 8.8 miles long.
| Latitude | 38.242292334 degrees / 38° 14.538' / 38° 14' 32.25" |
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| Longitude | -105.6682634354 degrees / -105° 40.096' / -105° 40' 5.75" |
| Created by Nick on 04/29/2008 |
| Last edited by Nick on 04/29/2008 |
- Comments
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