Browns Lake (#941)
The trail is south across the road from the trailhead parking lot. The trail ascends to a ridge just west of the Crown Point summit at the boundary of the Comanche Peak Wilderness and the northern edge of the Browns Lake travel zone. From here the Mummy Range can be seen to the south, the Medicine Bow range to the west, and the Snowy Range in Wyoming to the north. After a mile through a tundra valley and over another crest, the trail descends, crosses the Flowers Trail (#939) near the remains of an old sheepherder’s cabin and continues down to Browns Lake. The trail passes between Browns Lake and Timberline Lake then continues descending for 1½ miles before intersecting the Beaver Creek Trail (#942).
General Information
You can find more information on the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers website.
No motorized or mechanized equipment. Camps, campfires, and stock, where allowed, at least 200 feet from water and trails. Group size limited to 12 people or stock animals combined. No campfires – stoves only. Overnight stock use prohibited.
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.649647
Longitude: -105.697525
Elevation
Peak Elevation: 11,430'
Directions
Travel 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins on U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14. Turn left on CO 14, and travel 26 miles to County Road 63E, Pingree Park Road. Turn left and travel 5 miles to Forest Road 139, Crown Point Road. Turn right and travel 12 miles to the trailhead parking on the right side of the road.
Parking
The Browns Lake trailhead accommodates approximately16 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.
Overnight stock use prohibited.
