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Lee Hill Drive Climb – Brainard Lake loop from University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus)

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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

Lee Hill Drive Climb – Brainard Lake loop from University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus)

Hard

3.2

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36

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Lee Hill Drive Climb – Brainard Lake loop from University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus)

06:40

122km

2,410m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Lee Hill Drive Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Lee Hill Drive is a popular and challenging climb that connects the intersection of Lee Hill with Olde Stage just outside of North Boulder, and Lefthand Canyon. The backside of …

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16.6 km

Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

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This section of the popular Lefthand Canyon is a long, but scenic climb with increasingly good views of the often-snowcapped Indian Peaks the closer you get to Ward. Ward is …

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33.1 km

Ward General Store

Highlight • Cafe

Ask for the cinnamon rolls!

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38.8 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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41.9 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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69.8 km

Nederland

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Nederland is an old mining town that is now known as a gateway to outdoor recreation, due to its proximity to Indian Peaks Wilderness, Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest.

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122 km

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65.9 km

43.2 km

11.2 km

1.83 km

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Surfaces

108 km

14.0 km

186 m

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Highest point (3,160 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

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