Last Minute Hike to Lake Isabelle 🥾

🥾 Lake Isabelle Group Hike – July 26, 2025

📍 Location: Lake Isabelle via Pawnee Pass Trail
🗓 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕖 Meetup Time: 7:15 AM
🥾 Hike Start Time: 7:30 AM
🚗 Parking: Brainard Lake Picnic Site/Trailhead - Day Use Parking (NOTE: A parking reservation must be made on recreation.gov. Purchase the 5-8am pass)

Trail Details:
• Distance: ~6.6 mile loop
• Elevation Gain: ~672 ft
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Estimated Duration: 3–4 hours

Trail Highlights:
“This trail starts at the main Brainard Lake Road parking lot, just past the Pawnee Campground, and leads to Lake Isabelle via the Pawnee Pass Trail. It's a beautiful hike that passes through three glacier lakes.
The trail is well-maintained and relatively flat, offering a perfect mix of conifers, meadows, streams, and lakes. Along the way, you'll find great picnic spots and breathtaking views.”

🥾All Trails Link:
Lake Isabelle via Pawnee Pass Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lake-isabelle-via-pawnee-pass-trail--2?sh=ultueb&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

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👟 Pace + Vibe:
This will be a laid-back, no-pressure hike. I personally like to take it slow and enjoy the views (and snap lots of photos!), so if you’re looking for a race to the top, this may not be your hike. All paces are welcome, but just know we’ll be keeping things chill and scenic.

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🎒 What to Bring

Essentials:
• Sturdy hiking boots or trail shoes
• Daypack (20–30L)
• 2–3 liters of water
• Snacks and/or a light lunch
• Layers (fleece or light jacket — it may be chilly early!)
• Rain shell or windbreaker
• Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
• Bug spray
• First-aid kit
• Headlamp or flashlight (just in case)
• Trekking poles (optional but helpful)

🚗 Carpooling:
If you’d like to carpool, drop a comment with how many seats you have or need so others can coordinate with you.

🐶 Dogs:
Leashed dogs are welcome, but ensure they’re comfortable with other hikers and dogs. Bring water and snacks for them too.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
This is a casual, peer-organized group hike. By joining, you acknowledge that you are hiking at your own risk. I am not a guide and am not responsible for anyone’s safety or personal belongings. Please hike within your abilities, be respectful of nature and others, and stay safe.

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Looking forward to hiking this beautiful trail with awesome people. Hope to see you there! 🌲✨