Trail Information โคต๏ธ ๐ Tips for Responsible Recreation: ๐ Leave it better than you found it. ๐ฅพ Stay on the trail. โบ๏ธ Camp on durable surfaces. ๐ป Respect wildlife & keep your distance. ๐ฎ Pack out your trash & any trash you find. ๐ Be respectful to others. โ ๏ธ Follow local rules & regulations. ๐ Bring the proper gear & stay safe. โ๏ธ Always check current local weather. โ ๏ธ Always check local avalanche conditions before attempting any hike in mountainous terrain. There is no such thing as zero avalanche risk but you can pick trails with low slope angles to minimize the risk. ๐ Save this post: ๐ Emerald Lake Trail ๐๏ธ Date Visited: 1/22/2022 ๐ต Park entrance fee of $30/week. ๐
ฟ๏ธ Large parking lot, but it fills up quickly. ๐ 4x4 recommended in winter. ๐ฅพ 3.2 miles RT, 702โ of elevation. โ๏ธ Micro spikes/snowshoes recommended. ๐ฆฎ No dogs allowed. ๐ป Restrooms at trailhead. ๐ Loch Lomond Trail ๐๏ธ Date Visited: 11/6/2022 ๐
ฟ๏ธ Minimal roadside parking at the start of Steuart Road. No parking in the adjacent neighborhood. ๐ In winter, we do not recommend driving up the road at all, as there isnโt much space to park, and the road is very narrow with steep drop offs. ๐ฅพ 4.6 miles RT, 902โ of elevation. ๐ฆฎ Dogs on leash. (Pack out dog poop) ๐ Lake Isabelle Trail (Winter) ๐๏ธ Date Visited: 12/26/2022 ๐ Paved road to trailhead, but 4x4 may be needed depending on the snow. ๐
ฟ๏ธ Large paved parking lot. ๐ฅพ 11 miles RT, 1,036โ of elevation. โ๏ธ Micro spikes/snowshoes recommended. โ๏ธ The snow makes the hike much more difficult and the trail much harder to follow. ๐ฆฎ Dogs arenโt allowed past Brainard Lake in winter. ๐ป Restrooms at trailhead. โ
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