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Part easy gravel road, part steep hill scramble, this run leads to a secluded lake that not many people go to.


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Map Key

2.8

Miles

4.5

KM

77%

Runnable

11,340' 3,456 m

High

10,725' 3,269 m

Low

660' 201 m

Up

660' 201 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Overview

A challenging but enjoyable run to a scenic lake that doesn't see much traffic.

Need to Know

Expect a very steep section of loose rocks and switchbacks as you climb above Lake Urad.

Description

Park at the small lot for Urad Lake.

Part 1: Run past the yellow gate barrier and up the gravel road to the top of the damn. Then it's an easy downhill slope to the back of the lake. The road hits a sharp lefthand switchback at the southwest end of the lake. When you get to that point, keep heading east over a small rise and look for the singletrack heading NE into the trees. When you see the USFS sign-in box you'll know you're on the right path. Two large beams made crossing the creek a breeze.

Part 2: This middle section has several steep switchbacks as you climb up the south side of Red Mountain. Look for a large patch of aspen, and as you leave them heading west, the grade decreases and the hard part is over.

Part 3: You'll continue through tall pine woods. The trail is not bad but continually riddled with basketball-sized rocks to navigate around. As you come to the large stream on the left, you are almost to the lake. The ground starts to level out and there is a large 30' boulder sitting in the middle of the trees. Turn to the left, and the lake may be partially obscured by low brush. There is a log pile to cross the stream, and you have made it.

Enjoy the solitude.

Flora & Fauna

Many June wildflowers grow here, including red paintbrush.

Contacts

Shared By:

Tim F

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in Georgetown

#4906

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Looking down to Urad Lake
Jun 23, 2018 near Georgetown, CO
Destination: Hassell Lake to ourselves, 1:30pm on a Saturday
Jun 23, 2018 near Georgetown, CO
gravel road around the south side of Urad Lake
Jun 23, 2018 near Georgetown, CO
Lower stream crossing
Jun 23, 2018 near Georgetown, CO

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