Brainard Lake Recreation Area, northwest of Ward, has two trails that highlight the fall foliage: Mount Audubon and the Sourdough Trail. The Audubon Trail provides excellent views of the aspens, whereas the Sourdough Trail provides a more dense forest experience. Driving time from Boulder is around 50 minutes.
Photo credits: Les Madson
CU Buffs Fly to Alamo Bowl in $45 Million Rolls-Royce Powered Jet 
Boulder and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: A Colorado Christmas Connection 
Boulder’s Winter Glow: A Picture-Perfect Outdoor Moment 
Boulder’s Guiding Light: The Enduring Legacy of the Boulder Star 
Boulder’s Love for Bernedoodles: A Look at Colorado’s Furry Favorite 
Christmas Eve in Boulder: Twinkling Lights and Mountain Magic 
Boulder’s Dog of the Day: The Aussie Adventurer Above the Rockies 
![](https://aboutboulder.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/2-2.png")
