Filed Under: Skiing
Distance is based on one-way travel. The Little Raven Trail, marked with blue diamond trailblazers, is the most difficult trail to Brainard Lake. Just east of the Lefthand Park Reservoir Road, take the Sourdough Trail left (south). Follow it a half-mile, then take a turn to the right (west) and begin to climb. (This stretch is quite steep and twisty through the trees. In poor snow conditions, it can be bypassed by following the Lefthand Park Reservoir Road from the parking area.)
Turn left (west) on the Lefthand Park Reservoir Road, and follow it a half-mile to where the Little Raven Trail turns off again to the right (north). The trail crosses a creek, then drops, steeply at times, to come into the CMC Trail just before the Brainard Lake Road on the south side of Brainard Lake.
This is a skier-only trail from November 15 through April 30.
Dogs are prohibited on this trail from December 1 through April 30.
Directions
Drive on Highway 72 just north of Ward. Turn west on the Brainard Lake Road. Drive in 2.8 miles to the winter gate closure. Park as far off the road as possible. Parking may be limited because the area receives heavy use. Watch for "No Parking" signs posted high up along the south side of the road.
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