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Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Nederland

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Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Nederland

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Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Nederland

03:59

55.3km

1,100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.86 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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306 m

Nederland

Highlight • Settlement

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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2.96 km

Mud Lake

Highlight • Lake

Mud Lake, located in Mud Lake Open Space, is a smaller lake with restrooms, covered picnic tables, and plenty of wildlife nearby.

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19.8 km

Ward General Store

Highlight • Cafe

Ask for the cinnamon rolls!

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25.5 km

Red Rock Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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28.5 km

Brainard Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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55.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

15.7 km

5.04 km

1.02 km

201 m

123 m

Surfaces

49.4 km

3.30 km

2.04 km

441 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (3,160 m)

Lowest point (2,480 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

27°C

9°C

12 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Ward General Store – Brainard Lake loop from Nederland

Nederland

Mud Lake

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Red Rock Lake

Brainard Lake

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