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Basic Snowshoe – Left Hand Reservoir

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Basic Snowshoe – Left Hand Reservoir

A 5.0 mile roundtrip hike/snowshoe to Left Hand Reservoir and/or Niwot Mountain (Depending on conditions) with beautiful views of the Indian Peaks Wilderness.

Contacts

Craig Townsend
Craig Townsend
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Dec 28, 2022
  • Denver
  • Snowshoeing
  • Basic
  • Adults
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 10,660 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 - 2.5 mph / 1,000 ft./hr.

Let's meet at the Winter Parking Lot for the Indian Peaks Wilderness/Brainard Lake at 8:30 AM. A detailed email with weather, gear, and carpool options will be sent days in advance of the hike. 

Dress warm and be prepared for cold winter conditions.

Route/Place

Left Hand Reservoir


  • Trails Illustrated 102
    Outdoor Trail Maps Colorado Indian Peaks/James Peak Wilderness Map
  • See full route/place details.
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Winter layers, micro spikes, goggles/eye protection, and the ten essentials. Snowshoes TBD closer to the hike.

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