South Saint Vrain Trailhead
The South Saint Vrain Trailhead is the trailhead for the east end of the South Saint Vrain Trail (#909). The South Saint Vrain Trail (#909) climbs west along South Saint Vrain Creek. In about two miles, the trail follows an old road, then turns off to the right (north) and climbs to avoid private property. At the top of this climb, the trail crosses an old road with signs to the Stapp Lakes. The Stapp Lakes are on private property with no public access.
At 3.1 miles, South Saint Vrain Trail crosses the Sourdough Trail. The trail continues gently along a little ridge for another mile to an intersection with the Waldrop Trail. The trail drops down and crosses a creek before the Brainard Lake Cutoff Trail forks left (south). The South Saint Vrain Trail crosses a meadow to reach the Mitchell Lake Trailhead spur road north of Brainard Lake.
General Information
Horses are allowed from this trailhead west to the Sourdough Trail only; parking is limited.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.10328
Longitude: -105.48815
Directions
From Ward, drive 2.6 miles north on Colorado Highway 72 to County Road 96 (look for the Boy Scout Camp sign).The east end of the South Saint Vrain Trail is just across the bridge, close to Highway 72.
Travel Considerations
8,700 feet at the TH; 9,600 feet at Sourdough Trail; 10,400 feet at Brainard Lake
Parking
Parking is very limited, allowing room for only two or three vehicles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Horses are allowed from this trailhead west to the Sourdough Trail only; parking is limited.
