Browns Lake Trail
Front Range • Pingree Park, Colorado
hardout and back
12
Miles
1,900
Elevation Gain (ft)
7
Hours
11,400
High Point (ft)
Trail Description
High-alpine lake hike from the Pingree Park area into the Comanche Peak Wilderness. Climbs through pine forest into open meadows with views of Comanche Peak before descending to Browns Lake. One of the quieter alpine destinations near Fort Collins.
Trail Highlights
Comanche Peak Wilderness
Alpine meadow ridge
Browns Lake destination
Quiet alternative to RMNP
Best Seasons
☀️summer
🍂fall
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Trail Information
County:Larimer
Nearest City:Fort Collins
Parking Pass:No Pass Required
Dog-Friendly:Yes
Kid-Friendly:No
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