Red Rock Trailhead
Red Rock Trailhead is one of four trailheads for the Sourdough Trail and serves as the winter trailhead for Brainard Lake Recreation Area
General Information
View an area map here.
Pack animals (horses/llamas) and recreational shooting (except for legal hunting) is prohibited, as well as being on trails posted as closed.
May 1 - Nov 14: Dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times; dispersed camping is prohibited. When open, camping is only allowed within Pawnee Campground (no camping is permitted in closed campgrounds).
Nov 15 - Apr 30: Motorized vehicles are prohibited; dogs allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir Roads; camping is prohibited within 1/4 mile of developed recreation sites except Red Rock Lake.
Fishing and Hunting: Permitted in accordance with regulations established by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.
A day use fee is required for each vehicle when using Brainard Lake Gateway Trailhead during winter months (mid-October through mid-June).
https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP22912
Brainard Lake Recreation Area fees apply during the summer operating season (typically late June through mid-October).
May 1 - Nov 14: Dogs must be on a hand-held leash.
Nov 15 - Apr 30: Dogs allowed only on the Brainard Lake and Lefthand Park Reservoir Roads.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 40.08014
Longitude: -105.534063
Directions
From Colorado Highway 72 at Ward, turn west onto the Brainard Lake Road. Travel 2.5 miles to the entrance portal, and continue another 1/4 mile to Red Rock Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
